binder

noun

bind·​er ˈbīn-dər 

1

: a person or machine that binds something (such as books)

2

a

: something used in binding

b

: a usually detachable cover (as for holding sheets of paper)

3

: something (such as tar or cement) that produces or promotes cohesion in loosely assembled substances

4

: a temporary insurance contract that provides coverage until the policy is issued

5

: something (such as money) given in earnest

also : the agreement arrived at

6

: a tobacco leaf wrapped between the filler and wrapper of a cigar

Examples of binder in a Sentence

The egg in the recipe acts as a binder.

Recent Examples on the Web

As a result, Padrón Cigars has become renowned for its puros, the wrappers, binders, and fillers of which are made exclusively from Nicaraguan tobaccos. —Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024

Verdict: Cooler for Collecting Than Battling Pokemon TCG Pocket is a fun way to explore Pokemon card collecting without filling your house with binders and boxes. —PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024

Last year, its website mentioned that youth did not need permission from a guardian to join the program, and that gender-affirming clothing like chest binders and swimwear was also available. —Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024

Growing up, before Blockbuster became the default, the nearest video store for me was a couple towns over, where the titles were listed in alphabetical order in a binder. —Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing binder

• ring binder

Kids Definition

binder

noun

bind·​er ˈbīn-dər 

1

: a person or machine that binds something (as books)

2

: a cover for holding together loose sheets of paper

3

: something that holds other substances together

use egg as a binder in meat loaf

Medical Definition

binder

noun

bind·​er ˈbīn-dər 

1

: a broad bandage applied (as about the chest or abdomen) for support

a breast binder

an obstetrical binder

2

: a substance (as glucose or acacia) used in pharmacy to hold together the ingredients of a compressed tablet

Legal Definition

binder

noun

bind·​er ˈbīn-dər 

1

: a temporary insurance contract that provides coverage until the policy is issued

2

: a receipt for money paid to the owner of real estate or to the owner's agent to secure the right to purchase the real estate upon agreed terms

also : the money itself