periodical
n. countablen. a magazine or newspaper that is published at regular times, such as every week or every month. You usually find these in libraries or academic settings.
n. a publication issued at regular intervals, such as a journal, magazine, or newspaper. Often refers specifically to scholarly or professional journals in a library context.
The library has a large collection of scientific periodicals.
Researchers must cite the specific volume and issue number of the periodical when referencing the study.
While digital archives have replaced many physical stacks, the university still maintains subscriptions to several print periodicals that are not yet available in a searchable online format.
From period + -ical.
Often used in plural form when referring to a library's collection.