gatefold

noun

gate·​fold ˈgāt-ˌfōld How to pronounce gatefold (audio)
: foldout
especially : one with a single fold that opens out like a gate

Examples of gatefold in a Sentence

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At Storm King, a giant sculpture of a brat-green vinyl gatefold cover had been erected, one side of it forming a brand-new brat wall for fans to pose in front of. Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024 The vinyl edition of the upcoming album will be released Oct. 25, bolstered by Welcome to the Family: The Game, an exclusive board game printed onto the vinyl edition’s gatefold. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024 Physical copies of the new album reportedly include a handwritten poem Stevie Nicks wrote for Swift, featured on the LP gatefolds or CD booklets. Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024 The set includes the album on two black vinyl LPs, along with collectible gatefold and sleeves. Tim Chan, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gatefold 

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gatefold was in 1946

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“Gatefold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gatefold. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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