B1nounpoliticstechnology
US/ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/
a public meeting or march to protest about something; also showing how something works
In context
Thousands of people joined a demonstration against the new law.
The sales staff gave us a demonstration of the new coffee machine.
The teacher did a cooking demonstration before the students started.
Words that go with demonstration
verb + noun
- give a demonstrationShe gave a demonstration of the software.
- hold a demonstrationStudents held a demonstration outside the ministry.
adjective + noun
- peaceful demonstrationIt started as a peaceful demonstration.
- practical demonstrationThe course includes a practical demonstration.
noun + preposition
- demonstration againstThere was a demonstration against the war.