English · Word Candidate

fold

/ˈfəʊld/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: folds · folding · folded

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.

Verb

Next, fold the paper over, so the right half is on top of the left half.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.

Verb

If you fold the sheets, they'll fit more easily in the drawer.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An act of folding.

Noun

give the bedsheets a fold before putting them in the cupboard.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An act of folding. — Any correct move in origami.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “fold” mean?

To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.

Is “fold” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.