Foldout

/ˈfoʊldˌaʊt/ noun

Definition

A page or section that folds out from a magazine, book, or poster to reveal a larger image or more information.

Etymology

From 'fold' and 'out,' a modern compound. These became popular in magazines in the 20th century as a way to include large images in compact publications.

Kelly Says

Magazine foldouts became iconic—those giant maps and posters you'd carefully unfold in National Geographic or Mad Magazine. Before smartphones, these were how people got big, detailed images into small publications.

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