Demi
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛmiː/
Demi (adjective)
- Describes something that is half or partly complete.
Examples
- She wore a demi skirt that reached her knees.
- The recipe calls for a demi cup of sugar.
Common collocations: demi portion, demi size, demi tone, demi of beer, demi of cider
Demi (noun)
- A small glass, often used for serving drinks like wine.
Examples
- He ordered a demi of wine at the bar.
- The restaurant served water in demis.