What does "dead tree" mean?

A quantity of paper; a collection of paper such as a book or newspaper.

What is a synonym for "dead tree"?

Common synonyms include: snags.

adj, noun

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Noun

1
A quantity of paper; a collection of paper such as a book or newspaper.
"You can't grep dead trees."
2
A tree that is still standing, but no longer alive. (compare: log, stump)

Adjective

1
Made of or pertaining to paper, especially as opposed to a digital alternative. not-comparable
"My question is basically do you need better on-line programs to search the docs ..., or actually different dead-tree style."

"My question is basically do you need better on-line programs to search the docs ..., or actually different dead-tree style."