What kind of noun is the word magazine?

The word "magazine" can be either a common noun or a collective noun, depending on the context.

Common Noun: When "magazine" refers to a type of publication, it's a common noun.

* Example: "I enjoy reading fashion magazines."

Collective Noun: When "magazine" refers to a group of people, usually a group of soldiers, it's a collective noun.

* Example: "The soldiers carried extra ammunition in their magazine."

So, the type of noun "magazine" is depends on how it's used in a sentence.