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

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."

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 notes

In 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".

Word forms

centerfolds plural

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Etymology

A compound of "center" and "fold" — literally the sheet folded at the center of a magazine.

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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.