folder

noun

fold·​er ˈfōl-dər How to pronounce folder (audio)
1
: one that folds
2
: a folded printed circular
3
a
: a folded cover or large envelope for holding or filing loose papers
b
: an organizational element of a computer operating system used to group files or other folders together

Examples of folder in a Sentence

a folder offering tips for heating one's home efficiently
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Simply keeping all documents related to your business in a separate folder is a great way to start, Slott says. Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025 Regularly checking your Duplicates folder and following Apple's storage recommendations can keep your device running smoothly without the need for costly upgrades. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025 Save their profile activity URL in a bookmarks folder. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 The starter set comes complete with a large garment folder and guide, a medium-size cube, and a small cube, and the latter two are water resistant. Mike Arnot, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for folder

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of folder was in 1552

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“Folder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folder. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

folder

noun
fold·​er ˈfōl-dər How to pronounce folder (audio)
1
: one that folds
2
: a printed circular of folded sheets
3
a
: a folded cover or large envelope for holding loose papers
b
: an element of a computer operating system used to group and organize files

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