What does REAMS mean?

Here you go! Reams Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• A large quantity of something, typically paper or writing material.
• A quantity of paper, formerly 480 sheets but now usually 500 sheets or one twentieth of a ream.

Pronunciations

• US: /riːmz/
• UK: /riːmz/

Origin and Usage

The word "reams" originated from Middle English "rem(e)" meaning "bundle". It has been used to describe a large quantity of paper or writing material since the 15th century. In the printing industry, a ream traditionally contained 480 sheets, but it now usually contains 500 sheets. The term "reams" is still widely used in the paper and printing industries today.

Synonyms

• Sheaves
• Bundles
• Stacks
• Piles

Related Words

• Dream
• Cream
• Beams
• Teams
• Seams

Example Sentences

• She bought reams of paper for her office.
• The printer ran out of paper after printing five reams.
• He had a ream of notes for his presentation.