Meaning of the word folders in English

What does folders mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

folders

US /ˈfoʊl.dərz/
UK /ˈfəʊl.dəz/

Plural Noun

1.

covers or cases for holding loose papers, typically made of stiff paper or plastic

Example:
I organized all my documents into different folders.
Please put the reports in the red folders.
2.

directories in a computer system for organizing files

Example:
I saved the document in the 'Work' folder on my desktop.
Make sure to create new folders for each project.