Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dog-ear
verb
/ˈdɔɡˌɪr/
Definition
To fold down the corner of a page in a book or other document.
Examples
- She dog-eared the recipe page to find it easily later.
- After reading, he dog-eared several pages that he found particularly interesting.
- The librarian frowned upon dog-earing the books.
Meaning
The term ‘dog-ear’ refers to the practice of creasing a page corner to mark a place, making it easier to return to that specific location later.
Synonyms
- Fold
- Crumple
- Bookmark (in a less formal way)
