noun

cartridge

cartridge, ink cartridge, cassette

I need to buy a new ink cartridge for my printer.

I need to buy a new ink cartridge for my printer.

The soldier loaded a cartridge into his rifle.

The soldier loaded a cartridge into his rifle.

a cartridge for ((sth.)) a container for something I need a new cartridge for my printer.

Synonyms: container, case, cylinder, shell

From French 'cartouche', from Italian 'cartoccio' (a roll of paper). Originally a roll of paper containing gunpowder.

A 'cartridge' is a small 'card'-like case that holds something, like ink or a bullet.

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