1. plural of folder; a flat container or cover, typically made of cardboard or plastic, used to hold loose papers or documents
2. plural of folder; a directory or container in a computer file system used to organize and store files
Usage: computing
3. plural of folder; a person or device that folds something
Usage: less common

Examples

• She organized her important documents into several labeled folders.
• The office supply closet was stocked with manila folders.
• I saved all my photos in a folder on my computer.
• Create a new folder to store your project files.
• He kept his receipts in plastic folders for easy reference.
• The folders on the desktop help me keep my work organized.