Definition

A type of cover or page in a book or magazine that opens out to create a larger surface, often used for artwork or additional content.

Example

The album was released in a beautiful gatefold that showcased stunning artwork.

Conversation

Did you see the new album with the gatefold cover?

Yeah, I love how it opens up to show the artwork!

It makes the whole package feel so special, right?

Absolutely! I think it really adds to the experience of the music.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gatefold → The word is formed from "gate" (from Old English *geat*, meaning an opening or entrance) and "fold" (from Old English *faldan*, meaning to fold or to bend). A gatefold refers to a type of book or magazine cover that opens like a gate, creating a larger visual space.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'gate' as an 'opening' and 'fold' as 'bending' — together, they create a cover that opens wide like a gate.

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