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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All of this documentation is stored in a few online folders. Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Then delete the message from your inbox or junk folder. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026 The district also suspended her email access, and deleted several items from her email folders, the suit said. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 9 June 2026 Months into the hunt, with their other resources exhausted, casting director Russell Scott pulled out an old folder and started flipping through it — stopping on Karolina Wydra. Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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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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