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bifold

bifold

4.6
A case that folds once in the middle to hold cards and cash
  • noun
  • /ˈbaɪˌfoʊld/
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  • I bought a new bifold wallet that holds both my credit cards and cash.

Examples

  • My bifold wallet has a slot for each of my important cards and some cash.

  • He prefers a bifold because it fits better in his pocket than a larger wallet.

  • So let's check it out, OK, this bifold that's bigger than a typical wallet, This thing is kind of just.

Synonyms

billfold
vsbifold
  • US
5 3.4

A small flat case for carrying paper money and cards that fits in a pocket

folds once in the middle and has two internal sections for cards

Surface Forms

bifold singular
bifolds plural

Morphology

bifold = fold (transparent) = bi + fold

The wallet sense is a direct, literal application of 'bi-' + 'fold' meaning 'folded in two', so learners can infer its structure.

Etymology

Bifold comes from bi- 'two' and fold 'to bend', like the bi- in bicycle. So a bifold wallet folds in the middle to make two sections for cards and cash.