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gatefold

American

[geyt-fohld] / ˈgeɪtˌfoʊld /

noun

Printing.

foldout.

gatefold British

/ ˈɡeɪtˌfəʊld /

noun

Also called: foldout. an oversize page in a book or magazine that is folded in

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Etymology

Origin of gatefold

First recorded in 1960–65; gate ¹ + fold ¹

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gatefold

I don't know if you've seen the vinyl, but it's a gatefold sleeve.

From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2023

The gatefold sleeve also contains a CD-Rom, an art print and a poem on acetate.

From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2021

At this point, a surprise gatefold opens to reveal that Ramsey is telling a tall tale.

From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2019

The invitation for the show was a gatefold album sleeve with the slogan “What are we going to do with all this future?” written by graffiti artists Coco Capitan.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 22, 2017

So the opportunity to do a triple gatefold was extremely enticing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2014

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