billfold

/ˈbɪlfəʊld/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbɪlfəʊld/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbil-ˌfōld/ (ame, mw)

billfold — noun

  • billfoldsingular
  • billfoldsplural

1. a small thin container that folds in the middle, designed to fit inside a pocket

1.名詞B1
釋義

a small thin container that folds in the middle, designed to fit inside a pocket and hold paper money together with cards such as credit cards or identification cards

例句

Haruto pulled out his leather billfold to pay for the coffee at the small shop.

leather billfold — material + object

Gabriela's old billfold was so full of receipts and cards that it would not close properly.

同義詞
  • wallet

    the most common general term; billfold is a specific type of wallet that folds and stays slim

  • pocketbook

    in US English, often refers to a woman's handbag rather than a small card-and-cash holder

  • money clip

    a metal clip that holds notes without folding them; does not have compartments for cards

用法筆記

Unlike 'wallet', which can be any shape or material, a billfold specifically folds and is designed to be slim. This term is more common in American English than in British English.

常見錯誤

❌I keep coins in my billfold.
✅I keep paper money and cards in my billfold.
💡A billfold is flat and thin, designed for folded notes and cards, not for loose coins.