noun Uncommon

binder

BYN-duh

Binder (noun) means a cover or folder used to hold loose sheets of paper together. Example: “He kept all his lecture notes in a ring binder.”

noun

A cover or folder used to hold loose sheets of paper together.

"He kept all his lecture notes in a ring binder."

A person or machine that binds things, such as someone who binds books, or a farm machine that ties harvested crops into bundles.

"The old binder machine cut the wheat and tied it into sheaves."

A substance that causes other materials to stick together.

"Egg is often used as a binder in meatloaf recipes."

A garment worn to flatten the chest, especially by trans men.

"He wore a binder every day before starting hormone therapy."

How to use binder

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAnything — a person, tool, machine, or substance — whose job is to hold things together.

Common pairings

ring binder three-ring binder chest binder

Word forms

binders plural

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Etymology

From Middle English byndere, simply "bind" plus the agent suffix "-er" — someone or something that binds.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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ligature ring-binder reaper binder

Related words

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Rhymes for binder

hinder kinder tinder cinder finder Linder grinder cylinder reminder remainder sidewinder

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Frequently asked questions

What does “binder” mean?

The word “binder” means a cover or folder used to hold loose sheets of paper together. In plain terms, anything — a person, tool, machine, or substance — whose job is to hold things together.

How do you pronounce “binder”?

“Binder” is pronounced BYN-duh (/ˈbaɪndɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “binder” in a sentence?

Here is “binder” used in a sentence: “He kept all his lecture notes in a ring binder.”

What part of speech is “binder”?

“Binder” is a noun.

Where does the word “binder” come from?

The word “binder” comes from Middle English. From Middle English byndere, simply "bind" plus the agent suffix "-er" — someone or something that binds.

Is “binder” a common word?

“Binder” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “binder” have?

“Binder” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cover or folder used to hold loose sheets of paper together.

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