Idiom Breakdown

dead tree edition

DEROGATORYHUMOROUSSLANG English retronymsInternet

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Definition

The physical, printed version of a publication.

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Origins

A dysphemism, referring to the raw materials from trees used in the manufacture of paper.

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In Context

"dead-tree edition Derogatory cyberspeak for the paper version of a periodical...."
"The city's major daily newspaper, the Oregonian, is losing subscribers to the dead-tree edition but has a large online following."

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Also Said As

hard copy

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Opposite In Meaning

soft copy
e-zine
e-book

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See Also

dead tree
treeware
paperware