Bifold: meaning, definitions and examples

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bifold

 

[ ˈbaɪˌfoʊld ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

wallet

A wallet that folds in half, typically used to carry cards and cash.

Synonyms

bi-fold wallet, folding wallet

Examples of usage

  • I need to buy a new bifold to replace my old one.
  • He pulled out his bifold to pay for the meal.
Context #2 | Adjective

door

Having two sections that are hinged together and fold in the middle.

Synonyms

bi-fold, folding

Examples of usage

  • He installed a bifold door to save space in the room.
  • The closet has bifold doors for easy access.

Translations

Translations of the word "bifold" in other languages:

🇵🇹 portas dobráveis

🇮🇳 द्विपक्षीय

🇩🇪 Falttür

🇮🇩 pintu lipat

🇺🇦 двостулкові двері

🇵🇱 drzwi składane

🇯🇵 折戸

🇫🇷 porte pliante

🇪🇸 puerta plegable

🇹🇷 katlanır kapı

🇰🇷 접이식 문

🇸🇦 باب قابل للطي

🇨🇿 skládací dveře

🇸🇰 skladacie dvere

🇨🇳 折叠门

🇸🇮 zložljiva vrata

🇮🇸 fellanleg hurð

🇰🇿 жинамалы есік

🇬🇪 დასაკეცი კარი

🇦🇿 qatlanan qapı

🇲🇽 puerta plegable

Etymology

The term 'bifold' originated in the early 20th century as a combination of 'bi-' meaning two and 'fold'. It first appeared in reference to wallets and doors that could be folded in half. The convenience and space-saving design of bifold wallets and doors have made them popular choices in modern accessories and home design.

See also: fold, foldable, folder, folding, unfold.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,970, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.