: a case or container that holds a substance, device, or material which is difficult, troublesome, or awkward to handle and that usually can be easily changed: such as
a
: a tube (as of metal) containing a complete charge for a firearm and usually an initiating device (such as a primer)
b
: a case containing an explosive charge for blasting
c
: an often cylindrical container for insertion into a larger mechanism or apparatus
d
e
: a small case that contains a phonograph needle and transducer and is attached to a tonearm
f
: a removable case containing a magnetic tape or one or more disks and used as a computer storage medium
g
: a case for holding printed circuit chips containing a computer program
a video-game cartridge
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The printer needs a new ink cartridge.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
The turntable itself is shipped largely assembled, including having the cartridge pre-mounted on the tonearm.
—Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The triangle grip is unique, yet comfortable, and the premium rollerball ink cartridges roll smooth every time.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
In tandem with the Plus razor’s flexible head is a push-button connector at the head, allowing the cartridges to click into place and be ejected after use more easily.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cartridge
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“Cartridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cartridge. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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cartridge
noun
car·tridge
ˈkär-trij 
: a case or container that holds a substance or device which is difficult, troublesome, or awkward to handle and that can be easily changed: as
a
: a tube containing a complete charge for a firearm
b
: a holder for photographic film
c
: a device on a phonograph that changes vibrations of the needle into electrical signals
d
: a case for holding a magnetic tape or disk
e
: a case for holding integrated circuits containing a computer program
a video-game cartridge
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