folder

noun

fold·​er ˈfōl-dər How to pronounce folder (audio)
Synonyms of foldernext
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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That’s sort of in my 'future' folder. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026 If kids receive messages from an unknown contact or get invited to an unknown group, they will be sent to a Requests folder for parent approval. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026 Creating even one simple folder now with the date-of-death valuation, appraisal and sale receipts will save you both time and stress in the future. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 Beginning January 21, an internal bug labeled CW1226324 caused Copilot to read and summarize emails stored in Sent Items and Drafts folders. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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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