definitions

centerfold

[ sen-ter-fohld ]
/ ˈsɛn tərˌfoʊld /
SEE MORE SYNONYMS FOR centerfold ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

center spread.
a gatefold bound into the center of a magazine or book signature.
a photograph of a woman or man in a nude or seminude pose appearing on a magazine centerfold.
the person in such a photograph.

RELATED WORDS

sumptuous, lavish, bright, impressive, dazzling, superb, delightful, pleasing, ravishing, attractive, colorful, opulent, luxurious, good-looking, exquisite, handsome, lovely, splendid, elegant, brilliant

Nearby words

center-fire, center-pivot irrigation, center-weighted light meter, centerboard, centered, centerfold, centering, centerline, centerpiece, centerpunch, centers for disease control

Origin of centerfold

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55; center + fold1
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019