folding
Folding (adj) means Designed to be folded flat or collapsed for storage. Example: “They set up folding chairs for the extra guests.”
How to use folding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to be folded up (furniture), or slang for banknotes.
"Folding" meaning cash is informal British slang, not commonly used in the US.
Word forms
foldings plural
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Etymology
By surface analysis, fold + -ing.
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Rhymes for folding
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What does “folding” mean?
The word “folding” means designed to be folded flat or collapsed for storage. In plain terms, able to be folded up (furniture), or slang for banknotes.
How do you pronounce “folding”?
“Folding” is pronounced FOHL-dihng (/ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “folding” in a sentence?
Here is “folding” used in a sentence: “They set up folding chairs for the extra guests.”
What part of speech is “folding”?
Depending on how it is used, “folding” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “folding” a common word?
“Folding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “folding” have?
“Folding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: designed to be folded flat or collapsed for storage.
What does folding mean when describing furniture?
When describing furniture or equipment, folding means designed to be folded flat or collapsed for compact storage, as in a folding chair or folding table. This design allows the item to take up less space when not in use.
Is folding used as an adjective or a noun?
Folding works as an adjective describing collapsible items, such as a folding bike, and as a noun in the informal sense of paper money. The intended meaning is usually clear from surrounding context.