binder

noun bind·er \ ˈbīn-dər \

|Updated on: 17 Jun 2018

Examples: binder in a Sentence

Definition of binder

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

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See binder defined for kids

Examples of binder in a Sentence

The egg in the recipe acts as a binder.

Recent Examples of binder from the Web

During this episode, Moira gets access to Little America’s vast catalogue of unidentified victims of Gilead; binders full of dead people found on the border.

— refinery29.com, "The Handmaid's Tale Season 2, Episode 7 Recap: There Is A Bomb In Gilead," 30 May 2018
While schools often have binders filled with emergency procedures and evacuation plans in each classroom, substitute teachers told TIME the information can be a bit too general.

— jennifer calfas, Time, "‘They’re Really on Their Own.’ Santa Fe Reveals the Danger of Being a Substitute Teacher in Era of School Shootings," 24 May 2018
But the holy grail of binders doesn’t fit in backpacks, desks or lockers.

— ginger d. rough, USA TODAY, "Parents: Stop complaining about your kids' school supply list," 15 May 2018
Surveying the books, notebooks, and binders of research materials that fill the shelves of his home office, Walsh sighs.

— mark shanahan, BostonGlobe.com, "An ‘Astral Weeks’ origin story, told 50 years after Van Morrison fled to Boston," 1 Mar. 2018
Two days later, Jones, carrying a binder and dressed in business attire, showed up at Fleming's house, according to authorities.

— ken de la bastide, Post-Tribune, "Gary woman who murdered central Indiana woman, kidnapped her baby sentenced to 40 years," 26 May 2018
On May 19, the record that mostly likely earned a top spot at the front page of your CD binder, Godzilla: The Album turns twenty.

— aly semigran, Billboard, "'Godzilla: The Album' Turns 20: Is It the Most '90s Soundtrack Ever? An Investigation," 18 May 2018
Papers should not be in binders or in plastic bags, officials said.

— pioneer press, chicagotribune.com, "Morton Grove, SWANCC to help residents get rid of documents and electronics," 14 May 2018
Participants in the workshop received a tote bag and binder with clear plastic pages with pockets to help organize their coupon stash.

— janice steinhagen, Courant Community, "Coupon Maven Offers High-Tech Tips For Extreme Couponing," 14 May 2018

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First Known Use of binder

before 12th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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BINDER Defined for English Language Learners

binder

noun

Definition of binder for English Language Learners

: a cover for holding together sheets of paper
: a material that is used to hold things together
: a person or machine that puts books together

BINDER Defined for Kids

binder

noun bind·er \ ˈbīn-dər \

Definition of binder for Students

1 : a person who binds books

2 : a cover for holding together loose sheets of paper

3 : a machine that cuts grain and ties it into bundles

Medical Dictionary

binder

noun bind·er \ ˈbīn-dər \

medical Definition of binder

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

Law Dictionary

binder

noun bind·er \ ˈbīn-dər \

legal Definition of binder

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