Noun (1)
ready to welcome their old Liberal friend back into the foldVerb (2)fold the blanket so that it will fit inside the trunk
the business folded after just two months Suffix
It will repay you tenfold.
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Verb
Items to bring include a flashlight with a red balloon over the lens and a folding chair.—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025 This homage to Bottura’s mother is designed to be a comforting respite, a guesthouse with magical Italian dishes prepared by chef Jessica Rosval, who folds in distinctly Canadian flourishes from her home country.—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Unlike your average tote, this bag is constructed with triangular folds that create more space for your stuff in the top.—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025 Friday’s deal brings Fred Rogers Productions and Spiffy Pictures’ contributions to PBS Kids into the union fold.—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fold
Word History
Etymology
Verb (1)
Middle English, from Old English fealdan; akin to Old High German faldan to fold, Greek diplasios twofold
Noun (2) and Verb (2)
Middle English, from Old English falod; akin to Old Saxon faled enclosure
Suffix
Middle English, from Old English -feald; akin to Old High German -falt -fold, Latin -plex, -plus, Old English fealdan
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