: 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
: a container for insertion into a larger mechanism or apparatus
a printer ink cartridge
d
: a case for holding printed circuit chips containing a computer program
a video-game cartridge
e
f
: a small case that contains a phonograph needle and transducer and is attached to a tonearm
g
: a removable case containing a magnetic tape or one or more disks and formerly used as a computer storage medium
Examples of cartridge in a Sentence
The printer needs a new ink cartridge.
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Troopers responded to the area of the robbery and reported finding clear plastic bags with a green leafy substance inside, vape cartridges, clothing and a large-capacity magazine that was capable of holding 18 rounds scattered in the road, according to the warrant affidavit.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Naperville Noon Lions also will be collecting eyeglasses, phones, running shoes, key fobs, keys, brass, hearing aids and printer cartridges for recycling.
—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Instead of constant swapping, owners deal with refill schedules and cartridge replacement cycles longer intervals, but more structured.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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“Cartridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cartridge. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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