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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Categorize each cube With organization being their key function, think of each cube as a filing folder. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026 Be thoughtful about sensitive items Consider redacting highly sensitive data (like customer-specific pricing) when appropriate, and carefully manage access to the most confidential folders. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 No one got a look inside my magic folder. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026 Inside a yellow folder in her new desk drawer, Ritter discovered black-and-white family photos, several postcards, golf scorecards from the 1940s and a plane ticket from Oklahoma City to Tulsa, per News Channel 8. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 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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