above the fold

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Definition of above the fold in English English dictionary

Situated in the upper half of the front page of a broadsheet newspaper, and thus more prominent, as the lower half is not usually visible when the folded newspaper is displayed for sale

Anything similarly occupying an exclusive position of relative prominence

By extension, situated near the top of a web page; not requiring scrolling. See above the scroll

Alternative spelling of above the fold

Hyphenation

a·bove the fold

Turkish pronunciation

ıbʌv dhi fōld

Synonyms

above the scroll

Antonyms

below the fold, below the scroll

Pronunciation

/əˈbəv ᴛʜē ˈfōld/ /əˈbʌv ðiː ˈfoʊld/