folding

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adjective

fold·​ing ˈfōl-diŋ How to pronounce folding (audio)
Synonyms of foldingnext
: capable of being folded into a more compact shape
folding chairs
a folding door

folding

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present participle of fold entry 1, fold entry 4

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Similar to the Huawei Pura X View that launched in China in August, the new Coolpad Cool X Wide has a much wider screen than what’s typically seen in non-folding phones. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Apple already offers this feature on non-folding iPhones, but those devices must be plugged in and propped up on their side. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 During the event, Ternus also introduced the latest version of the company’s non-folding smartphone, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which start at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 Motorola didn’t bother releasing new versions of its non-folding Edge phones in 2026, and if that trend continues, the 2027 devices may be foldables. — ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for folding

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of folding was in the 15th century

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“Folding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folding. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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