folder

noun

fold·​er ˈfōl-dər How to pronounce folder (audio)
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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File transfers and previews will still only operate at Bluetooth speed, so opening up your camera folder with 10s of thousands of photos will still take a long time to generate the previews. PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025 Iguaran reached into one of the IOM bags and pulled out a manila folder. Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025 Harrison did appear in court, however, though her defense attorney used manila file folders to cover her face from view of the press, NBCLA reported, including footage of the moment. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025 Either way, the junk folder just got a brain. The Ai Insider, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025 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 13 Nov. 2025.

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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