Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of cartridge
"The printer ran out of ink cartridges, so I had to buy a new pack before my deadline was due tomorrow."
In plain English: Cartridges are small containers that hold ink, toner, or ammunition for use in printers, guns, or other devices.
"He bought new ink cartridges for his printer to fix the faded documents."
Usage: Cartridges are small containers holding ink, toner, or ammunition that fit into specific devices like printers or guns. Use this word to refer to these replaceable units when describing what a machine consumes or what a firearm holds.
Derived from the French cartouche, which originally referred to a roll of paper or parchment used by scribes, the term entered English in the 16th century before evolving to denote a container holding gunpowder and a bullet. The modern sense of an ammunition casing was established later as firearms technology advanced.