Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

trifold

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.57 in modern English

Syllables: tri-fold
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

adj

Of a mirror: having three reflective surfaces hinged together.

noun

Any sheet of paper or cardboard, folded into three sections along two parallel creases and used to present information, typically as a brochure or display board.

noun

A wallet with three equal-sized sections that fold together.

noun

Anything folded into thirds to resemble a trifold.

Example Sentences

"Are saddlestitched double-fold brochures more effective than simple trifolds?"
"Before moving on to other aspects of story writing, have students create Character-Plot-Setting trifolds with ready-to-use tips on developing these three vital story elements."
"That is, there is no pressure on parents to create high-end trifolds. Every student who puts in the effort gets to shine."
"How does a trifold help student organize thinking so communication is clearer?"
"Cards, bifolds and trifolds with information on public finances, debt, municipal finances, and other economic issues."
"Trifolds and credit card hip wallets have been interchangeably in the second slot for several seasons, and this Christmas it appeared that trifold sales edged ahead by a nose."

Etymology

From tri- + -fold.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: tri
Suffix: fold

Inflected Forms

tri-fold (alternative) trifolds (plural)

Questions

What does trifold mean?: threefold
Where does trifold come from?: From tri- + -fold.

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