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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-ter-fohld]
- /ˈsɛn tərˌfoʊld/
- /ˈsen.tə.fəʊld/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-ter-fohld]
- /ˈsɛn tərˌfoʊld/
Definitions of centerfold word
- countable noun centerfold A centerfold is a picture that covers the two central pages of a magazine, especially a photograph of a naked or partly naked woman. 3
- noun centerfold the center facing pages of a magazine, often with one or more extra folds, used for a single photograph or other graphic display 3
- noun centerfold the subject of such a display, when it is a young woman or man photographed in the nude 3
- noun centerfold center spread. 1
- noun centerfold a gatefold bound into the center of a magazine or book signature. 1
- noun centerfold a photograph of a woman or man in a nude or seminude pose appearing on a magazine centerfold. 1
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Origin of centerfold
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1950-55; center + fold1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Centerfold
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
centerfold popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
centerfold usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for centerfold
noun centerfold
- babe — Some people use babe as an affectionate way of addressing someone they love.
- angel — Angels are spiritual beings that some people believe are God's servants in heaven.
- doll — a female given name, form of Dorothy.
- broad — Something that is broad is wide.
- honey — a sweet, viscid fluid produced by bees from the nectar collected from flowers, and stored in nests or hives as food.
adj centerfold
- sumptuous — entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly: a sumptuous residence.
- lavish — expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- dazzling — Something that is dazzling is very impressive or beautiful.
adjective centerfold
- beautiful — A beautiful person is very attractive to look at.
- magnificent — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
Antonyms for centerfold
adj centerfold
- dreary — causing sadness or gloom.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unaware — not aware or conscious; unconscious: to be unaware of any change.
- unintelligent — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
- horrible — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
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