English · Word Candidate

cartridge

/ˈkɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cartridges

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The package consisting of the bullet, primer, and casing containing gunpowder; a round of ammunition.

Noun

Examples

Still, a dozen men with rifles, and cartridges to match, stayed behind when they filed through a white aldea lying silent amid the cane, and the Sin Verguenza swung into slightly quicker stride.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A prefabricated subassembly that can be easily installed in or removed from a larger mechanism or replaced with another interchangeable subassembly.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cartridge” mean?

The package consisting of the bullet, primer, and casing containing gunpowder; a round of ammunition.

Is “cartridge” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.