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ream1

Syllabification: (ream)
Pronunciation: /rēm/
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Definition of ream

noun

  • 500 (formerly 480) sheets of paper.
  • a large quantity of something, typically paper or writing on paper:reams of paper have been used to debate these questions

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French raime, based on Arabic rizma 'bundle'

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Definition of ream in the British & World English dictionary