folio
/ˈfoʊlioʊ/
noun
- A large sheet of paper folded once to make two leaves (four pages) in a book; also, a book made of such sheets, typically a large volume.
- The printer used a folio format for the art book to show the paintings in full size.
- The library's rare collection includes a Shakespeare folio from 1623.
- She carefully turned the pages of the old folio, admiring the illustrations.
- A page number in a book or manuscript.
- Please check the folio at the bottom of the page to ensure the order is correct.
- The index refers to the folio, not the printed page number.
- The scribe wrote the folio numbers in the top corner of each page.
- A folder or binder used to hold loose papers, especially in an office or legal setting.
- She organized her notes into a folio labeled 'Project Alpha.'
- The lawyer placed the contract in a blue folio for safekeeping.
- Each student received a folio to keep their handouts together.
adjective
- Relating to or being a large book size, typically about 12 by 15 inches (30 by 38 cm).
- The museum displayed a folio Bible from the 18th century.
- The folio edition of the encyclopedia is too heavy to carry around.
- They published a folio volume of the artist's complete works.