Binder

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪndər/

Definitions of binder

noun a cover or holder for holding loose papers or sheets together

Example Sentences

A1 I keep all my important papers in a binder.

A2 She used a binder to organize her notes for the exam.

B1 The binder had tabs to separate different sections of the report.

B2 The binder was filled with contracts that needed to be signed.

C1 The lawyer presented the binder containing all the evidence in court.

C2 The binder had a lock on it to protect confidential documents.

Examples of binder in a Sentence

formal Please use the binder to organize all of the important documents for the meeting.

informal Hey, can you pass me that binder over there? I need to find a specific paper.

slang I love this binder, it keeps all my stuff together.

figurative The binder of memories held within its pages the stories of a lifetime.

Grammatical Forms of binder

• past tense: bound
• plural: binders
• comparative: more binding
• superlative: most binding
• present tense: bind
• future tense: will bind
• perfect tense: have bound
• continuous tense: is binding
• singular: binder
• positive degree: bind
• infinitive: to bind
• gerund: binding
• participle: bound

Origin and Evolution of binder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'binder' originated from Middle English 'bindere' which comes from the Old English word 'bindan' meaning 'to bind'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who binds or fastens things together, the term 'binder' evolved to also refer to a tool or device used for holding papers together in the 19th century.