folder

noun

fold·​er ˈfōl-dər 

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

Synonyms

• booklet
• brochure
• circular
• flyer
• flier
• leaflet
• pamphlet

Examples of folder in a Sentence

a folder offering tips for heating one's home efficiently

Recent Examples on the Web

Create folders for work, personal and miscellaneous files and sort documents into these categories. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

Both were successfully prevented from making changes to files in the Documents folder. —PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025

Files stored on the desktop and in documents folders on Macs are automatically synced to iCloud Drive, which is especially useful for devices with limited storage space like the MacBook Air. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025

Someone actually quickly put the entire collection online via torrent or some huge downloadable folder. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing folder

• sub-folder

Kids Definition

folder

noun

fold·​er ˈfōl-dər 

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