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Definition of centerfold
centerfold
/ˈsɛn.tɚˌfoʊld/
(UK: centrefold)
cen · ter · fold
Plural:centerfolds
centerfold Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
American A pair of facing pages, or a larger folded sheet, at the exact center of a magazine or newspaper, often featuring a large photograph, illustration, or poster.
Example
"The wildlife magazine included a panoramic centerfold of the Serengeti migration that readers could detach and frame."
2
American A model or celebrity whose photograph is featured on the central foldout pages of a magazine.
Example
"Before transitioning into mainstream dramatic acting, he briefly worked as a magazine centerfold in the late seventies."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Centerfold. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/centerfold