plural cartridges
1
: a tube which you put into a gun and which contains a bullet and explosive material
2
: a case or container that you put into a machine to make it work
a video game cartridge
The printer needs a new ink cartridge.
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“Cartridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/cartridge. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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