binder

noun

bind·​er ˈbīn-dər 

1

: a person or machine that binds something (such as books)

2

a

: something used in binding

b

: a usually detachable cover (as for holding sheets of paper)

3

: something (such as tar or cement) that produces or promotes cohesion in loosely assembled substances

4

: a temporary insurance contract that provides coverage until the policy is issued

5

: something (such as money) given in earnest

also : the agreement arrived at

6

: a tobacco leaf wrapped between the filler and wrapper of a cigar

Examples of binder in a Sentence

The egg in the recipe acts as a binder.

Recent Examples on the Web

Grab notebooks, highlighters, mechanical pencils, binders and even cleaning supplies while they’re marked down. —Sara Beth Bolin, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024

Closets are tightly organized, the living room George II–style burl walnut armoire hides a flat-screen TV, along with client binders and computer equipment, and the custom flip-up bed frame holds Josh’s sample library and an extra table used for dinner parties. —Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024

Step 2: Run Cleaning Tablets (or Rice) Through the Grinder Coffee grinder cleaning tablets are typically made from a blend of grains and cereals (and sometimes additional food-grade binders). —Gemma Johnstone, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024

It’s recommended to purchase a coupon binder or use a digital coupon storage. —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing binder

• ring binder

Kids Definition

binder

noun

bind·​er ˈbīn-dər 

1

: a person or machine that binds something (as books)

2

: a cover for holding together loose sheets of paper

3

: something that holds other substances together

use egg as a binder in meat loaf

Medical Definition

binder

noun

bind·​er ˈbīn-dər 

1

: a broad bandage applied (as about the chest or abdomen) for support

a breast binder

an obstetrical binder

2

: a substance (as glucose or acacia) used in pharmacy to hold together the ingredients of a compressed tablet

Legal Definition

binder

noun

bind·​er ˈbīn-dər 

1

: a temporary insurance contract that provides coverage until the policy is issued

2

: a receipt for money paid to the owner of real estate or to the owner's agent to secure the right to purchase the real estate upon agreed terms

also : the money itself