US /ˈdɛm.oʊ/ UK /ˈdɛm.əʊ/
noun Freq #9734

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A practical display showing how something works or what it can do.

    The salesperson gave us a quick demo of the new software.

  2. 2
    noun

    A trial version of a product, especially a game or program, with limited features.

    I downloaded the free demo to see if I wanted to buy the full game.

  3. 3
    noun

    A rough recording of a song made to show how it sounds before a full version is produced.

    The band sent a demo to several record labels.

  4. 4
    noun

    A public march or gathering held as a political protest.

    Thousands joined the demo against the new law.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · a practical display showing... demonstration
4 noun · a public march or gathering... demonstrationmarch
Word family
Derived forms counterdemodemo-itisdemocoderdemofreakdemogroupdemolikedemomakerdemomakingdemopartydemoscenedemostyledemoware

Etymology

Clipping of demonstration and various other words beginning with "demo-".

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