dead tree

ecology publishing

The term 'dead tree' is used both in ecology to describe non-living trees and in publishing to refer to printed materials as opposed to digital formats.

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Definition

B2Ecology

(technical)A tree that has died and no longer shows signs of life such as leaves or growth.

Example

The dead tree in the backyard poses a risk of falling during storms.
Dead trees can provide important habitats for various wildlife species.

B2Publishing

(informal, colloquial)Printed material, especially books or newspapers, as opposed to digital versions.

Example

Many people still prefer reading dead tree editions of their favorite novels.
Despite the rise of e-books, dead tree formats remain popular among certain readers.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dead tree":

dead wood dead stick water tree food tree dead ground roof tree blood tree dead bird rain tree suicide tree plane tree amber tree tree cactus tree poppy weeping tree tree well smoke tree wheel tree grass tree box tree leaf node dry rot tree worm dead hand flame tree dead stand candle tree bully tree money tree falling leaf dead fish dead money dead water coffee tree dead meat dead donkey