billfold
billfold
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "billfold" is:
ˈbɪlfəʊld
Here's a breakdown of the sounds by syllable:
bil (ˈbɪl)
b - voiced bilabial plosive (similar to "b" in "boy")
ɪ - near-close near-back unrounded vowel (similar to "i" in "bit")
l - alveolar lateral approximant (similar to "l" in "lip")
fold (fəʊld)
f - labiodental fricative (similar to "f" in "fish")
ə - schwa (mid central vowel sound, like the neutral vowel sound in "but")
ʊ - close back rounded vowel (similar to "oo" in "boot")
l - alveolar lateral approximant (similar to "l" in "lip")
d - voiced alveolar plosive (similar to "d" in "dog")
Word Form Variations
The word "billfold" has very limited variations in form. Here's the breakdown:
Singular: billfold (most common form)
Plural: billfolds (standard plural form)
Possessive: billfold's (for singular ownership) or billfolds' (for plural ownership)
There are no other verb forms or conjugations associated with "billfold" as it functions as a noun.
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun:
A slim, folding case, typically made of leather, for carrying paper money and a few cards. (This is the most common definition)
Synonyms: wallet (more general term), notecase (less common), pocketbook (mainly US, can also refer to a larger purse)
Antonyms: none (though a bulky wallet or money clip could be considered the opposite)
(Informal) Any small, folding case used for carrying money and other small items.
Synonyms: pouch (less specific), holder (even less specific)
Antonyms: none
Examples of Use
Literature:
"He reached into his worn billfold and pulled out a single crumpled dollar bill." (John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men)
Newspapers:
"Police are searching for a suspect who stole a man's billfold containing credit cards and cash from his back pocket during a crowded street fair." (Local newspaper article)
Online Publications:
"The new minimalist billfold design boasts a sleek profile and only enough space for essential cards and bills, perfect for those who prefer to travel light." (Fashion website)
Entertainment Mediums:
Movie scene: A detective pulls out a worn leather billfold from his trench coat pocket and flashes a badge.
TV show dialogue: Two friends discuss a new restaurant. "I left my billfold at home, can you spot me?"
General Public Discourse:
"Hey, have you seen my billfold? I can't find it anywhere!" (Someone searching for their wallet in a conversation)
"Grandpa always carried a bulky billfold filled with old receipts and faded photos." (Someone describing a personal anecdote)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Billfold
Unfortunately, "billfold" isn't a term commonly used in famous quotes. It's a more specific term for a wallet, and famous quotes tend to use broader language. However, here are ten quotes that capture similar themes of money, possessions, and value:
"Money isn't everything, but it ranks right up there with oxygen." - Milton Berle (comedian)
"The only true wealth is time." - John Ruskin (art critic)
"He that loses his money loses much; he that loses his friend loses more; but he that loses his faith loses all." - Eleanor Roosevelt (politician)
"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream, and that's kind of the same thing." - Anonymous (proverb)
"The things that bring you happiness are not possessions or accomplishments, but the way you live your life." - Roy T. Bennett (writer)
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Leonardo da Vinci (artist and inventor)
"Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship." - Benjamin Franklin (polymath)
"The value of a thing is what someone is willing to pay for it." - Thomas Aquinas (philosopher)
"The things you own end up owning you." - Tyler Durden (fictional character, Fight Club)
"True happiness is not achieved through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose." - Herbert Hoover (politician)
Etymology
The word "billfold" is a pretty straightforward combination of two existing words: "bill" and "fold."
Bill - This referred to paper money even way back in the late 14th century. Back then, bills might have been handwritten notes or official documents promising payment.
Fold - This simply means something that can be bent or made to close in on itself.
The word "billfold" itself is a relatively new invention, first showing up in catalogs around the 1890s. It basically describes a folding case designed specifically to hold your paper money. Think of it as a fancy way of saying "wallet" for bills!
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Billfold
"Billfold" itself isn't very common in idioms or phrases. However, there are some related expressions you might find useful:
Light in the billfold (or wallet): This means someone is low on cash.
Fat in the billfold (or wallet): This means someone has a lot of money on them.
Open up your billfold (or wallet): This is a casual way of asking someone to pay for something.
Pay out of pocket: This means to pay for something yourself, directly from your wallet (or billfold).
Pinch someone's billfold: This is a slang term for stealing someone's wallet. Be aware: This is a negative action and shouldn't be done!
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Definition of billfold from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
