demi

n. a small glass of beer, usually 250ml, served in France.

n. a standard measure for a small glass of draught beer in French-speaking regions, typically containing 25 centilitres.

“He ordered a demi of blonde ale at the café in Paris.”

“While the locals often enjoy a demi with their lunch, tourists frequently mistake the term for a larger serving.”

n. a bottle of wine that holds 375ml, which is half the size of a normal bottle.

n. a wine bottle size containing 0.375 litres, exactly half the volume of a standard 750ml bottle.

“Since I was dining alone, I ordered a demi of red wine.”

“The sommelier suggested a demi of Sauternes to accompany the dessert course, as a full bottle would have been excessive for two guests.”

Formal

n. a slang name for a fifty pence coin in British money.

n. a colloquial term for a fifty-pence piece in the United Kingdom.

“He found a demi on the pavement and used it to buy some sweets.”

“The market trader asked if I had a demi to settle the remaining balance of the transaction.”

British English · Slang

adj. a short way of saying 'demisexual', describing someone who only feels attraction after forming a strong bond.

adj. an informal clipping of 'demisexual', referring to an individual who experiences sexual attraction only after establishing a significant emotional connection.

“She realized she was demi after talking to friends about how they experience attraction.”

“The community center hosted a workshop specifically for people who identify as demi or asexual to share their experiences.”

Informal · Slang