folder
[fohl-der]
- a person or thing that folds.
- a printed sheet, as a circular or timetable, folded into a number of usually pagelike sections.
- a folded sheet of light cardboard used to cover or hold papers, letters, etc., as in a file.
- Computers. directory(def 4a).
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Origin of folder
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Examples from the Web for folder
Contemporary Examples
Gloria opens a folder filled with legal documents, incident reports, and handwritten notes.
The remaining question was how to incorporate the folder into the painting.
I opened my folder … and really, I almost had a heart attack.
“They are one more part of the folder,” says John Birney, senior associate director of admissions at Johns Hopkins.
Historical Examples
"Pardon," said the guard to me, "but I see no harm," and he handed her the folder.
City of Endless NightMilo Hastings
Daniel Stern slapped a folder down on his desk and got to his feet.
The Best Made PlansEverett B. Cole
"Friend of mine," Ringg said, and Bart proffered his folder.
The Colors of SpaceMarion Zimmer Bradley
Which is how I happen to spot this folder with the halftone cut on it.
Torchy, Private Sec.Sewell Ford
Her folder was full of notations by case worker after case worker.
HexLaurence Mark Janifer (AKA Larry M. Harris)
folder
- a binder or file for holding loose papers, etc
- a folded circular
- a machine for folding printed sheets
- a person or thing that folds
- computing another name for directory (def. 5)
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Word Origin and History for folder
n.
1550s as "one who folds;" 1911 as "folding cover for loose papers;" agent noun from fold (v.).
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