noun
centerfold
SEHN-tuh-fohld
Centerfold (noun) means the large foldout page in the middle of a magazine, often used for a big photo. Example: “The magazine's centerfold featured a panoramic photo of the canyon.”
noun
1
The large foldout page in the middle of a magazine, often used for a big photo.
"The magazine's centerfold featured a panoramic photo of the canyon."
2
A photo (typically of an attractive, scantily dressed model) printed on such a page, or the person featured in it.
"He joked that the actor looked like a centerfold model."
How to use centerfold
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe fold-out middle page of a magazine, or the glamour photo (or model) printed there.
When to use it
Informal; often used loosely to mean "a very attractive person".
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Word forms
- Plural
- centerfolds
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Etymology
A compound of "center" and "fold" — literally the sheet folded at the center of a magazine.
Synonyms
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centrefold
Frequently asked questions
What does “centerfold” mean?
The word “centerfold” means the large foldout page in the middle of a magazine, often used for a big photo. In plain terms, the fold-out middle page of a magazine, or the glamour photo (or model) printed there.
How do you pronounce “centerfold”?
“Centerfold” is pronounced SEHN-tuh-fohld (/ˈsɛntɚfoʊld/ in IPA).
How do you use “centerfold” in a sentence?
Here is “centerfold” used in a sentence: “The magazine's centerfold featured a panoramic photo of the canyon.”
What part of speech is “centerfold”?
“Centerfold” is a noun.
How many meanings does “centerfold” have?
“Centerfold” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the large foldout page in the middle of a magazine, often used for a big photo.
