foldout
Americannoun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of foldout
First recorded in 1945–50; noun, adj. use of verb phrase fold out
Example Sentences
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However, there was a foldout map in the back of her guidebook, and the children were skilled trackers—at least when in a forest.
From Literature
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Among them facsimiles of relevant ephemera are bound in mismatching formats: foldout drawings, transparencies, die-cuttings and pamphlets whose archival relevance you must flip through to ascertain.
From New York Times
Emerson had been flying in the “jump seat,” a foldout seat usually placed behind the captain’s seat, according to experts.
From Los Angeles Times
The first issue was a foldout poster with a look as minimalist as the publication’s name, matching the raw aesthetic that reigned over Lower Manhattan in those days.
From New York Times
Despite its age, it was also in good condition, complete with original inserts and a foldout poster.
From BBC
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