Reams Meaning in English
word · lemma: ream
ˈɹimz
REEMZ
ɹˈiːmz
REEMZ
Definition
'Reams' are large quantities of paper, usually referring to standard packs of 500 sheets. Informally, it can mean a large amount of anything written or produced.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as 'reams of paper' (literal) or 'reams of information/text' (figurative, informal). Plural only. In figurative sense, it emphasizes overwhelming or excessive amounts. Not used for small quantities.
Spanish: resmas - montones (figurado)Portuguese (BR): resmas - montes (figurado)Portuguese (PT): resmas - pilhas (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 大量（纸）- 一大堆（比喻）Chinese (Traditional): 大量（紙）- 一大堆（比喻）Hindi: रिम्स (कागज की गड्डियाँ) - ढेरों (रूपक)Arabic: رامات - أكوام (مجازي)Bengali: রিম - অনেক কাগজ (প্রচলিত অর্থে)Russian: пачки (бумаги) - множество (информации, текста)Japanese: 連（れん、紙の単位）- 大量（の文章など、比喩的）Vietnamese: ram (giấy) - rất nhiều (thường dùng cho văn bản, thông tin)Korean: 연 (종이 단위) - 아주 많은 (비유적으로)Turkish: top (kağıt için) - yığınla (bilgi/metin için, mecazi)Urdu: ریم (کاغذ کا گٹھا) - ڈھیر سارا (تحریر/مواد کے لیے، مجازی)Indonesian: rim (kertas, 500 lembar) - sangat banyak (untuk teks/informasi, kiasan)
Example Sentences
The office bought five reams of printer paper.
basic
We need more reams for our copier.
basic
She wrote reams about her travels.
basic
The lawyer brought reams of documents to court.
natural
He sent me reams of emails after the meeting.
natural
There are reams of data to go through before we make a decision.
natural