bifold

adjective

bi·​fold ˈbī-ˌfōld How to pronounce bifold (audio)
: designed to fold twice
bifold doors
a bifold wallet

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With a clear Scandinavian influence in both the interiors and the architecture, this Jewel Crest abode is indoor-outdoor living at its finest—as evidenced by the 10-foot-tall walls of windows, one of which doubles as a bifold sliding door that opens onto a 400-square-foot covered patio. Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025 Inside, there are three card slots, and enough room to fit an smart phone, wireless headphones, and a slim bifold wallet. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025 The bifold wallet offers ample space for a multitude of cards with two additional zippered pockets for cash and other travel must-haves. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025 The informal living room has French bifold doors that open to a patio. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bifold

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bifold was in 1848

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“Bifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bifold. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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