Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demy
Noun
/ˈdɛm.i/
Definition
A term that generally refers to a type of volume measurement, particularly in the context of academic books or publications.
Examples
- The author decided to publish her new novel in demy format to appeal to a wider audience.
- Many academic texts are printed in demy size, making them easy to handle and read.
- During the meeting, they discussed the advantages of choosing a demy layout for their reports.
Meaning
In the context of publishing, ‘demy’ indicates a book size typically measuring around 5.5 by 8.5 inches.
Synonyms
- Medium size
- Standard size
- Trade size
