Centerfold: meaning, definitions and examples
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centerfold
[ ˈsɛntərfoʊld ]
magazine layout
A centerfold refers to a large photograph or illustration that is printed across the center two pages of a magazine, typically designed to draw attention. It often features models or celebrities and is known for its visual impact and seductive nature.
Synonyms
double page spread, feature spread, fold-out.
Examples of usage
- The magazine's centerfold was a stunning display of photography.
- She became famous after appearing as the centerfold in a popular men's magazine.
- The centerfold is often the highlight of the issue.
Translations
Translations of the word "centerfold" in other languages:
🇵🇹 página central
🇮🇳 केंद्र पृष्ठ
🇩🇪 Centerfold
🇮🇩 halaman tengah
🇺🇦 центральна сторінка
🇵🇱 strona środkowa
🇯🇵 センターフォールド
🇫🇷 page centrale
🇪🇸 página central
🇹🇷 orta sayfa
🇰🇷 센터폴드
🇸🇦 صفحة مركزية
🇨🇿 střední strana
🇸🇰 stredná stránka
🇨🇳 中间页
🇸🇮 srednja stran
🇮🇸 miðju síða
🇰🇿 орталық бет
🇬🇪 ცენტრალური გვერდი
🇦🇿 mərkəzi səhifə
🇲🇽 página central
Etymology
The term 'centerfold' emerged in the 1960s, gaining prominence with the rise of men's and lifestyle magazines that popularized the layout. This style became particularly associated with magazines like Playboy, which featured centerfolds as a central selling point. The word combines 'center', referring to the middle of the magazine, and 'fold', indicating the point where the pages are folded together. As these publications grew in popularity, the concept of the centerfold not only represented a visual centerpiece but also became a cultural phenomenon, influencing how media portrayed glamour and celebrity. Over time, the use of centerfolds expanded beyond adult magazines to other genres, becoming a commonplace term in the publishing industry.