B2nountechnologywork
US/ˈkɑːr.trɪdʒ/
UK/ˈkɑː.trɪdʒ/
a small container that holds ink, toner or gas and is easy to replace in a machine
In context
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
Please order a new toner cartridge before we run out of supplies.
You can recycle used cartridges at any office supply store.
Words that go with cartridge
noun + noun
- ink cartridgeAn ink cartridge costs almost as much as the printer.
- toner cartridgeThe toner cartridge needs replacing every few months.
- printer cartridgeShe bought a printer cartridge online.
verb + noun
- replace a cartridgeOpen the cover to replace the cartridge.
adjective + noun
- empty cartridgeThrow away the empty cartridge after you remove it.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
change the cartridge inkCorrect: change the ink cartridge