folder

[ fohl-der ]

noun

1. a person or thing that folds.
2. a printed sheet, as a circular or timetable, folded into a number of usually pagelike sections.
3. a folded sheet of light cardboard used to cover or hold papers, letters, etc., as in a file.
4. Computers. directory ( def 4a ).

folder

/ ˈfəʊldə /

noun

1. a binder or file for holding loose papers, etc
2. a folded circular
3. a machine for folding printed sheets
4. a person or thing that folds
5. computing another name for directory

Word History and Origins

Origin of folder¹

First recorded in 1545–55; fold ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

"As soon as I saw it I realised that this folder should not have been public."

From BBC

Ritter continued her vacation but mentally filed away the incident in her “fat folder” of ideas when she returned.

From Los Angeles Times

She said the agent had a folder with a photo of a person who they believed to be the driver.

From Los Angeles Times

I had it in my folder, and I was playing stuff for Beyoncé.

From Los Angeles Times

I turned piles into stacks and labeled new file folders and made a few spreadsheets.

From Salon

Related Words

• binder
• file
• pocket