ream meaning and definition

REAM noun

Definition of ream (noun)

1. a large quantity of written matter
   • "he wrote reams and reams"
2. a quantity of paper; 480 or 500 sheets; one ream equals 20 quires

REAM verb

Definition of ream (verb)

1. squeeze the juice out (of a fruit) with a reamer
   • "ream oranges"
2. remove by making a hole or by boring
   • "the dentist reamed out the debris in the course of the root canal treatment"
3. enlarge with a reamer
   • "ream a hole"