dead tree edition en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
A dysphemism, referring to the raw materials from trees used in the manufacture of paper.
Meanings
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(derogatory, humorous, idiomatic, slang) The physical, printed version of a publication.
The city's major daily newspaper, the Oregonian, is losing subscribers to the dead-tree edition but has a large online following.
2011, Rachel Dresbeck, Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon, →ISBN, page 322:dead-tree edition Derogatory cyberspeak for the paper version of a periodical....
2004, William R. Tracey, The Human Resources Glossary, page 167:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dead tree editions | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| dead-tree edition | alternative | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Relateds
dead tree · treeware · paperware