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cartridge

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/ · UK /ˈkɑːtrɪdʒ/

Forms: cartridges

cartridge means: A replaceable container that holds ink or powder used by a printer.

noun

PRINTER INKB1

A replaceable container that holds ink or powder used by a printer.

  • The ink cartridge is empty.
  • We replaced both cartridges in the printer.
  • Does this cartridge fit your printer?

Common phrases: ink cartridge, toner cartridge, printer cartridge

REPLACEABLE CONTAINERB2

A small container holding material or a device, designed to fit inside equipment and be easily replaced.

  • Insert the cartridge into the machine.
  • This pen needs a new cartridge.
  • She found her old game cartridges in a drawer.

Common phrases: filter cartridge, game cartridge, replace a cartridge

AMMUNITIONC1

A unit of gun ammunition containing a bullet, explosive powder, and the case holding them.

  • He loaded a cartridge into the rifle.
  • The police found empty cartridges on the floor.
  • Each cartridge contains a bullet and gunpowder.

Similar words: round

Common phrases: rifle cartridge, live cartridge, empty cartridge

Questions about cartridge

What does cartridge mean?

A replaceable container that holds ink or powder used by a printer.

What is cartridge in other languages?

Türkçe: kartuş · Español: cartucho · Français: cartouche · Deutsch: Druckerpatrone · Italiano: cartuccia · 日本語: インクカートリッジ

How do you pronounce cartridge?

In American English /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/; in British English /ˈkɑːtrɪdʒ/.

How do you use cartridge in a sentence?

The ink cartridge is empty. We replaced both cartridges in the printer.

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