folder
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: folders
Sense 1
An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.
Noun
Examples
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).
Sense 2
A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.
Noun
Examples
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).
Common questions
What does “folder” mean?
An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.
Is “folder” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.