What is the meaning of magazine?

noun

• A periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it.
  • usage: "it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money"
  • synonyms: mag
• Product consisting of a paperback periodic publication as a physical object.
  • usage: "tripped over a pile of magazines"
• A business firm that publishes magazines.
  • usage: "he works for a magazine"
  • synonyms: magazine publisher
• A light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required.
  • synonyms: cartridge
• A storehouse (as a compartment on a warship) where weapons and ammunition are stored.
  • synonyms: powder store, powder magazine
• A metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun.
  • synonyms: cartridge holder, cartridge clip, clip