binder
noun
bind·er
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Definition of binder
1
: a person or machine that binds something (such as books)
2a
: something used in binding
b
: a usually detachable cover (as for holding sheets of paper)
3
: something (such as tar or cement) that produces or promotes cohesion in loosely assembled substances
4
: a temporary insurance contract that provides coverage until the policy is issued
5
: something (such as money) given in earnest
also
: the agreement arrived at
6
: a tobacco leaf wrapped between the filler and wrapper of a cigar
Examples of binder in a Sentence
The egg in the recipe acts as a binder.
Recent Examples on the Web
In this shelter was a binder of handwritten migrant stories and facing-page translations. — Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine, "“Just Keep Going North”," 5 July 2019 Tillerson was given a thick binder of documents about the plan, which he had not been briefed on previously. — NBC News, "Kushner cut me, other top diplomats out of the loop in talks with Saudis, says Tillerson," 27 June 2019 Community nonprofit partners, social workers and pediatric partners all help Critically Loved by passing out its binders to parents. — Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville group gives a shoulder for parents of ill kids to cry on and space to be angry," 24 June 2019 The wide array of products includes lunch box treats, classic snacks, juice boxes, cleaning supplies, backpacks, and classroom supplies like binders, those aforementioned marble notebooks, and an entire 96-pack of No.2 pencils. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "This Big Box Store Is Hosting the Most Amazing Back-to-School Sale," 1 Aug. 2019 Being aware of the basics, such as the right backpacks (some districts require clear ones,) lunch kits, folders, binders, pens, pencils, and more is easy, but having the specific list on hand will help your shopping trip go so much easier. — Valerie Sweeten, Houston Chronicle, "Check your school district’s supplies list," 31 July 2019 The group of 20 or so homeowners, many of them retirees, marched into Montgomery County Council headquarters in Rockville wielding handmade signs and binders stuffed with research. — Rebecca Tan, Washington Post, "Officials say it’s a common-sense zoning change. These homeowners say it’s a ‘betrayal.’," 22 July 2019 Terri said Madi’s entire medical history fills a binder four or five inches thick, covering hundreds of hospitalizations. — Greg Luca, ExpressNews.com, "Daughter of UTSA basketball assistant coach an inspiration despite disability," 14 July 2019 Last year the drive collected 231,415 new supplies, including pens, pencils, crayons, glue sticks, binders, and notebooks, along with about 6,000 backpacks, Rodriguez said. — Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Stuff the Bus campaign collecting school supplies for homeless students," 12 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'binder.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for binder
binder
noun
English Language Learners Definition of binder
: a cover for holding together sheets of paper
: a material that is used to hold things together
: a person or machine that puts books together
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binder
noun
bind·er
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Kids Definition of binder
1
: a person who binds books
2
: a cover for holding together loose sheets of paper
3
: a machine that cuts grain and ties it into bundles
binder
noun
bind·er
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Medical Definition of binder
1
: a broad bandage applied (as about the chest or abdomen) for support
a breast binder an obstetrical binder
2
: a substance (as glucose or acacia) used in pharmacy to hold together the ingredients of a compressed tablet
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binder
noun
bind·er
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Legal Definition of binder
1
: a temporary insurance contract that provides coverage until the policy is issued
2
: a receipt for money paid to the owner of real estate or to the owner's agent to secure the right to purchase the real estate upon agreed terms
also
: the money itself
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