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ac·cor·di·on
ə-ˈkȯr-dē-ən 
: a portable keyboard wind instrument in which the wind is forced past free reeds by means of a hand-operated bellows
: folding or creased or hinged to fold like an accordion
an accordion pleat
an accordion door
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Terri Williams,
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1 July 2026
Build One Master File Setting up a single organizational hub (even a basic accordion folder from the office supply store, paired with a Google Drive folder) may help families keep important paperwork organized during a difficult period.
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In the photo above, Blanton explains that this pool house had great bones, with the vaulted ceiling and accordion doors that open completely onto the pool deck.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Build One Master File Setting up a single organizational hub (even a basic accordion folder from the office supply store, paired with a Google Drive folder) may help families keep important paperwork organized during a difficult period.
—
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Adjective
The freestanding rack has an accordion-style frame that easily unfolds into a multi-tier storage unit—no assembly required.
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Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Accordion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accordion. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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accordion
1 of 2 noun
ac·cor·di·on
ə-ˈkȯrd-ē-ən
: a musical instrument that has a keyboard and a bellows and that produces tones when air is forced past metal reeds
accordion
2 of 2 adjective
: creased to fold like an accordion
accordion doors
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