folder
Translation
folder, file
Examples
Put the document in the folder.
Put the document in the folder.
I created a new folder on my computer.
I created a new folder on my computer.
Grammar Patterns
a/the folder a cover for holding loose papers Put the papers in the folder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: file, binder, portfolio
Etymology
From the verb 'fold' plus the agent/instrument suffix '-er'. It means 'a thing that folds' or is used for holding folded papers.
Memory Tips
A folder is something you 'fold' papers into. This applies to both physical folders and digital ones on a computer.