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April 02, 2019 Word of the Day

binder /ˈbaɪndɚ/ noun
binder
/ˈbaɪndɚ/
noun

plural binders

A school binder
A school binder
Definition of BINDER

[count]

1 : a cover for holding together sheets of paper

  • a loose-leaf binder

2 : a material that is used to hold things together

  • The egg in the recipe acts as a binder.

3 : a person or machine that puts books together

4 US : a temporary insurance contract that provides coverage until a policy is issued

5 US : a payment given to make an agreement official and legal

  • She gave the lawyer 1,000 dollars as a binder when she signed the agreement to buy the house.

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