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Definition of bifold

bifold

/ˈbaɪfoʊld/
bi · fold
Plural:bifolds
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bifold Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Consisting of two hinged panels or parts that fold together, or folding in half once.

Example

"They installed bifold doors between the kitchen and the patio to open up the living space."

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• noun

1

A door, window, wallet, or brochure composed of two equal sections joined by a central hinge or crease so that it folds in half.

Example

"He slipped the leather bifold into his jacket pocket before heading out the door."

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• Nearby Words

biff
bifocal
bifocals
bifold
bifurcate
big
big stick

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century as a hybrid compound combining the Latin prefix bi- ('two') with the Old English root fold.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bifold. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bifold
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