Mag — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun abbreviation /ˈmag/

Meaning & Definition of Mag

Mag (noun)

  1. magazine

Mag (abbreviation)

  1. magnesium
  2. magnetism
  3. magneto
  4. magnitude

Mag (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a publication that appears at regular intervals

    "flip through this month's fashion mags to find out what's in style"

    similar: book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, periodical, rag, review, serial, zine
    related: annual, bimonthly, biweekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, weekly, yearbook, digest, little magazine, fanzine, pictorial, slick, broadside, edition, extra, sheet, supplement, tab, tabloid, newsletter, newsmagazine, newsweekly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mag

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mag:

book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, periodical, rag, review, serial, zine

Related Words for Mag

annual, bimonthly, biweekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, weekly, yearbook, digest, little magazine, fanzine, pictorial, slick, broadside, edition, extra, sheet, supplement, tab, tabloid, newsletter, newsmagazine, newsweekly

Origin & Etymology of Mag

First known use: 1742

Words & Phrases Containing Mag

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mag

What does "Mag" mean?

"Mag" means magazine. As an a noun and an abbreviation, it is defined as: magazine.

What is another word for "Mag"?

Other words for "Mag" include book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal, magazine, newspaper and organ. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mag" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mag"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mag". Common alternatives include book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper and periodical.

How do you use "Mag" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mag" in a sentence: "flip through this month's fashion mags to find out what's in style".

Is "Mag" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mag" can be used as a noun and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mag"?

"Mag" is pronounced /ˈmag/.

What is the origin of the word "Mag"?

First known use: 1742.

What is another word for "Mag" meaning "a publication that appears at regular intervals"?

When "Mag" (noun) means a publication that appears at regular intervals, synonyms include book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal and magazine.