gatefold

[ geyt-fohld ]

noun

, Printing.

1. foldout ( def 1 ).

gatefold

/ ˈɡeɪtˌfəʊld /

noun

1. an oversize page in a book or magazine that is folded in Also calledfoldout

Word History and Origins

Origin of gatefold¹

First recorded in 1960–65; gate ¹ + fold ¹

Example Sentences

I don't know if you've seen the vinyl, but it's a gatefold sleeve.

From Salon

“Life, in almost every issue, was doing a three- or four-page gatefold showing how dinosaurs traversed the land, that kind of thing. Even Sports Illustrated had fold-outs.”

From New York Times

In the original album gatefold design of “Born to Run,” the lyrics are printed: “Mary’s dress waves.”

From Los Angeles Times

This exclusive vinyl version comes in a gatefold sleeve with a bonus 7-inch single featuring the non-album track Time Is Not A Straight Line.

From BBC

They lacked the aesthetic appeal and the romance of the vinyl LP and its gatefold sleeve.

From Salon