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demo
1[ dem-oh ]
noun
- a recording of a new song or of one performed by an unknown singer or singing group, distributed to disc jockeys, recording companies, etc., to demonstrate the merits of the song or performer.
He does flooring and demo for a living.
verb (used with object)
- to try out or exhibit the use of (a product, process, or the like):
You can demo the game without downloading or buying it.
- to record (a song) to demonstrate the merits of the song or performer.
Demo
2[ dem-oh ]
noun
- a member of the Democratic Party; Democrat.
demo-
3- a combining form occurring in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “people” ( democratic ); on this model, used in the formation of compound words ( demography ).
demo
1/ ˈɛəʊ /
noun
- short for demonstration
- a demonstration record or tape, used for audition purposes
- a demonstration of a prototype system
- short for demonstrator
demo-
2combining_form
- indicating people or population
demography
Word History and Origins
Origin of demo2
Origin of demo3
Word History and Origins
Origin of demo1
Example Sentences
Expect riding demos, live music, food and a whole lot of dust-kicking good energy.
“Since I had only the 4-track to record with, I started playing around with it and writing demos on it.”
But then we got a demo deal with Warner Bros., and we recorded “Last Resort,” “Broken Home,” all the big hits from that record.
Based on one of Lennon's old demo tapes, and featuring an archive recording of Harrison's guitar work, it went to number one and was nominated for awards at the Brits and the Grammys.
"But I wanted to write about real things. No one else can sing my songs. I don't take other people's demos. This is all mine."
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