fold
verb (used with object)
to bend (cloth, paper, etc.) over upon itself.
foldable
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a word derived from
fold.
Example Sentences
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Samsung's first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold, suffered an early setback in 2019 when reviewers reported broken screens on the devices.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
I’ve been testing the new foldable for nearly two weeks and, while I’ve had my own Duo issues, I haven’t experienced sticky hinges or faulty displays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Apple’s foldable iPhone goes on sale ahead of an expected touchscreen MacBook launch and fiscal fourth-quarter earnings.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Preorders for the iPhone Duo began Friday, marking Apple’s debut in a foldable phone market largely dominated by Samsung and Google.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
To his side, a large pot sat on a foldable gas stove.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
