Meaning & use
trade magazines
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“trade magazines” is a form of “trade magazine”.
Meaning
nounplural
Magazines that are published for people who work in a particular industry or profession.
Grammar: Countable; the singular is 'trade magazine'. Use 'a trade magazine' for one.
Patterns
- a trade magazine
- trade magazines for something
- read trade magazines
- advertise in trade magazines
She reads trade magazines to keep up with new developments in her field.
The company advertises its products in several trade magazines.
Trade magazines often have job listings for specialists.
Word forms
| singular | trade magazine |
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Common combinations
- subscribe to a trade magazine
- He subscribes to a trade magazine about photography.
- publish in a trade magazine
- Her article was published in a trade magazine.
- a leading trade magazine
- It is a leading trade magazine for the food industry.
- read trade magazines
- Many professionals read trade magazines to learn about new trends.
Synonyms and how they differ
- industry publication
- A broader term that can include newsletters and websites, not just magazines.
- professional journal
- More formal and often academic; 'trade magazine' is more practical and industry-focused.
Word family
Commonly confused: trade magazines or journal?
trade magazines vs journal
A journal is usually more academic and may be peer-reviewed; a trade magazine is for people working in a trade or industry.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'trade magazines' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Trade magazines' is plural, so it does not take 'a' or 'every'. Option 0 has 'a' with a plural, option 1 uses the singular form without an article, and option 3 has 'a' with a plural. Only option 2 is correct.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “trade magazines”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.