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- [bil-fohld]
- /ˈbɪlˌfoʊld/
- /ˈbɪl.fəʊld/
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- [bil-fohld]
- /ˈbɪlˌfoʊld/
Definitions of billfold word
- countable noun billfold A billfold is a small flat folded case, usually made of leather or plastic, where you can keep banknotes and credit cards. 3
- noun billfold a small folding case, usually of leather, for holding paper money, documents, etc 3
- noun billfold a flat, folding case, usually of leather, for carrying paper money, cards, etc. in the pocket; wallet 3
- noun billfold a thin, flat, folding case, often of leather, for carrying paper money in the pocket and with fewer compartments than a wallet. 1
- noun billfold wallet (def 1). 1
- noun billfold wallet for paper money 1
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Origin of billfold
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1890-95; bill1 + fold1
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Parts of speech for Billfold
noun
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billfold popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for billfold
noun billfold
- pocketbook — a woman's purse or handbag.
- pocket — a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a garment and forming a pouch used especially for carrying small articles.
- wallet — a flat, folding pocketbook, especially one large enough to hold paper money, credit cards, driver's license, etc., and sometimes having a compartment for coins.
- bag — A bag is a container made of thin paper or plastic, for example one that is used in shops to put things in that a customer has bought.
- handbag — a bag or box of leather, fabric, plastic, or the like, held in the hand or carried by means of a handle or strap, commonly used by women for holding money, toilet articles, small purchases, etc.
Antonyms for billfold
noun billfold
- loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
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