mags
n. plural-only B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmæɡz// UK //mˈæɡz// mags
n. a short, informal way to say magazines. People use this word when talking about glossy books with photos and articles that you buy at a newsstand.
n. a shortened, informal clipping of 'magazines'. Often used in casual speech or publishing industry jargon to refer to periodical publications.
I bought a few fashion mags for the long flight.
The waiting room table was covered in old car mags and travel brochures from several years ago.
While digital subscriptions are rising, many collectors still prefer the tactile experience of physical mags, citing the paper quality and layout as essential to the reading experience.
Usage
Plural form of the clipping 'mag'; functions as a countable noun in its plural form.