folder

noun

fold·​er ˈfōl-dər How to pronounce folder (audio)
1
: one that folds
2
: a folded printed circular
3
a
: a folded cover or large envelope for holding or filing loose papers
b
: an organizational element of a computer operating system used to group files or other folders together

Examples of folder in a Sentence

a folder offering tips for heating one's home efficiently
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Recall's entire file structure is available for anyone to look at, stored away in the user’s AppData folder in a directory called CoreAIPlatform.00\UKP. ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025 In Canada, the premier of Manitoba, Wab Kinew, signed a decree in an oversized folder and held it up with his signature, à la Trump. Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025 Drag-and-drop functionality lets users wipe individual files or folders immediately, while drive-level operations target residual data left behind after standard deletion. Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025 Save all footage in organized folders by date, location and topic. Marcus Squier, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for folder

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of folder was in 1552

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“Folder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folder. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

folder

noun
fold·​er ˈfōl-dər How to pronounce folder (audio)
1
: one that folds
2
: a printed circular of folded sheets
3
a
: a folded cover or large envelope for holding loose papers
b
: an element of a computer operating system used to group and organize files

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