magazine — a periodical publication containing articles, stories, photographs, and advertisements
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a periodical publication containing articles, stories, photographs, and advertisements
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæɡəziːn/
Example Sentences
- My cat loves to sit on my favorite magazine while I'm trying to read it.
- The magazine featured an interview with the famous actor.
- She accidentally used a cooking magazine as a coaster and now her coffee table is very well-informed about pasta recipes.
magazine
NOUN[/ˈmæɡəziːn/]
a periodical publication containing articles, stories, photographs, and advertisements
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Arabic makhāzin (storehouses, plural of makhzan), which passed into French as magasin (shop, warehouse) before entering English. Originally denoting a physical storage facility, the term underwent semantic shift in the 18th century to mean a periodical publication, conceptualized as a 'storehouse of knowledge'.
Breakdown
Arabic makhāzin (storehouses) → French magasin (shop/warehouse) → English magazine. The semantic extension from physical warehouse to periodic publication reflects the metaphorical sense of a repository for collected articles and information.
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📝Examples
“My cat loves to sit on my favorite magazine while I'm trying to read it.”
“The magazine featured an interview with the famous actor.”
“She accidentally used a cooking magazine as a coaster and now her coffee table is very well-informed about pasta recipes.”
“The school library subscribes to several educational magazines.”
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