Meanings
-
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
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
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
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
Word family
Derived forms
counterdemodemo-itisdemocoderdemofreakdemogroupdemolikedemomakerdemomakingdemopartydemoscenedemostyledemoware
Etymology
Clipping of demonstration and various other words beginning with "demo-".
View etymology graph ->