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Definition of mag

mag

/mæɡ/
mag
Plural:mags
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• noun

1

An informal shortening of magazine, referring to a periodical publication containing articles and illustrations.

Example

"She picked up a few fashion mags at the newsstand to read on the train."

2

An informal shortening of magazine, referring to a detachable receptacle for holding cartridges to be fed into the chamber of a firearm.

Example

"The competitive shooter practiced reloading an empty mag at the firing range."

3

A lightweight wheel for a motor vehicle made from a magnesium or aluminum alloy.

Example

"He outfitted his classic muscle car with a set of polished chrome mags."

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maestro
mafia
mafioso
mag
maga
magazine
magdalena

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed independently by clipping 'magazine' (18th century) and 'magnesium' (mid-20th century, in reference to lightweight magnesium-alloy automobile wheels).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mag. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mag
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