folding

1 of 2

adjective

fold·​ing ˈfōl-diŋ 

: capable of being folded into a more compact shape

folding chairs

a folding door

folding

2 of 2

present participle of fold entry 1, fold entry 4

Examples of folding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Motorola didn’t bother releasing new versions of its non-folding Edge phones in 2026, and if that trend continues, the 2027 devices may be foldables. — ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Early backers of that Kickstarter campaign faced manufacturing delays and when units arrived, the ultra-light framework’s delicate folding joints struggled on rough urban asphalt. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026

These are challenges that supposedly don't hit a flat, non-folding display anywhere near as hard. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Scroll on for more Walmart patio picks, including a folding Adirondack chair under $100, a resort-style pergola, and a classic steel garden bench available in over a dozen colors. — Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing folding

• folding money

Rhymes for folding

• holding
• molding
• moulding
• scolding
• beholding
• enfolding
• landholding
• refolding
• shareholding
• slaveholding
• stockholding
• unfolding