n.1 a periodical publication containing articles, stories, etc., usu. with photographs, illustrations, etc.
2 a chamber for holding a supply of cartridges to be fed automatically to the breech of a gun.
3 a similar device feeding a camera, slide projector, etc.
4 a store for arms, ammunition, and provisions for use in war.
5 a store for explosives.
Etymology: F magasin f. It. magazzino f. Arab. makazin pl. of makzan storehouse f. kazana store up