Foldout Meaning in English

word

US

ˈfoʊldaʊt

FOHD-owt

UK

ˈfəʊldaʊt

FOHD-owt

Definition

A foldout is a page or section in a book, magazine, or brochure that can be unfolded to reveal a larger image or extra information.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly for pages in books, magazines, or brochures that expand outward. Not used for origami or general folding. Common with maps, diagrams, or photo spreads. Usually a noun: 'a foldout', 'the foldout', or as an adjective: 'a foldout map'.

• Spanish: desplegable
• Portuguese (BR): dobrável - desdobrável
• Portuguese (PT): dobrável - desdobrável
• Chinese (Simplified): 折页 - 折叠页
• Chinese (Traditional): 摺頁 - 折疊頁
• Hindi: फोल्डआउट (फोल्ड होने वाला पृष्ठ)
• Arabic: صفحة قابلة للطي - مطوية
• Bengali: ফোল্ডআউট - ভাঁজপত্র (বই/ম্যাগাজিনের প্রসারিত অংশ)
• Russian: вкладыш-раскладка - разворачивающаяся страница
• Japanese: 折り込みページ - 見開きページ
• Vietnamese: trang gập - trang mở rộng
• Korean: 접지 페이지 - 펼침면
• Turkish: açılır sayfa - katlanır ek
• Urdu: فولڈ آؤٹ - کھلنے والا صفحہ
• Indonesian: halaman lipat - halaman lipatan

Example Sentences

The book has a colorful foldout map inside.

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This magazine article includes a foldout photo.

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The brochure has a foldout section with travel tips.

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Did you see the huge foldout in the middle of the comic?

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The kids loved opening the foldout of animals at the zoo in their picture book.

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If you pull gently, the foldout won’t tear.

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