Dead tree edition

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The physical, printed version of a publication. derogatory, humorous, idiomatic, slang

    "dead-tree edition Derogatory cyberspeak for the paper version of a periodical...."

Example

More examples

"dead-tree edition Derogatory cyberspeak for the paper version of a periodical...."

Etymology

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