noun
folder
FOHL-duh
noun
1
A container, physical or digital, used to store and organize documents or files.
"She saved the report in a folder on her desktop."
"He kept all his tax receipts in a labeled folder."
2
A knife that folds closed, typically carried in a pocket.
"He carried a small folder in his jacket pocket for everyday tasks."
How to Use Folder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place (physical or on a computer) where related files are kept together.
Common pairings
create a folder
file folder
folder icon
Word Forms
folders plural
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Etymology
From "fold" plus the agent suffix "-er," originally meaning something that folds.