folding

adjective

fold·​ing ˈfōl-diŋ 

: capable of being folded into a more compact shape

folding chairs

a folding door

Examples of folding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their laundry room was filled with bright colors and ample folding space. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026

The three units feature the same folding action and design, but certain specs vary. — New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026

Malott’s grandfather had always kept a beat-up old oak bi-folding table behind the counter. — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Mar. 2026

These are challenges that supposedly don't hit a flat, non-folding display anywhere near as hard. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing folding

• folding money

Rhymes for folding

• holding
• molding
• moulding
• scolding
• beholding
• enfolding
• landholding
• refolding
• shareholding
• slaveholding
• stockholding
• unfolding