trifold

adj

1. (not-comparable)threefold
2. (not-comparable)Of a mirror: having three reflective surfaces hinged together.

noun

1. Any sheet of paper or cardboard, folded into three sections along two parallel creases and used to present information, typically as a brochure or display board.

   “Are saddlestitched double-fold brochures more effective than simple trifolds?”

   “Before moving on to other aspects of story writing, have students create Character-Plot-Setting trifolds with ready-to-use tips on developing these three vital story elements.”

   “That is, there is no pressure on parents to create high-end trifolds. Every student who puts in the effort gets to shine.”

   “How does a trifold help student organize thinking so communication is clearer?”

   “Cards, bifolds and trifolds with information on public finances, debt, municipal finances, and other economic issues.”

2. A wallet with three equal-sized sections that fold together.

   “Trifolds and credit card hip wallets have been interchangeably in the second slot for several seasons, and this Christmas it appeared that trifold sales edged ahead by a nose.”

   “A Dante spokesman estimated about 10 percent of the increase was attributable to higher prices. Best selling items were flatfolds and trifolds.”

   “A 1996 survey showed that men under age 20 buy three times as many trifolds as bifolds. So a trifold wallet becomes a habit, even after it has expanded to the size and shape of a jumbo bar of soap.”

3. Anything folded into thirds to resemble a trifold.

   “Three plywood portable trifolds covered with burlap were assembled with hinges to divide the room at the pleasure of the displayers.”

   “Panoramic cards (two cards, folded) and trifolds (three cards) were occasionally issued in the Photochrome series and are rare finds today.”

   “For handsanding detail areas, fold sandpaper quarters into trifolds.”

   “Holding strictly to the highest classical French standards, Grand Marque® Pate Feuilletee is made with 6 trifolds, yielding 1459 alternating layers of dough and Plugra® butter.”

   “I close the door behind me and let the tears ride down my cheeks as I make trifolds of underwear, sheets and towels.”