programfolder

noun

UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræmˌfəʊl.dər/

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræmˌfoʊl.dər/

A program folder is a special place on a computer where a program keeps its files.

Open the program folder to find the game's settings.

SYNONYMS

application folder software folder app directory install folder

RELATED WORDS

directory file software computer subfolder

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A folder in a start menu or launcher that groups shortcuts to related programs.

All the office tools are grouped in one program folder on the Start menu.

3. The installation directory where an application's executable and support files are stored.

The program folder was moved to the D: drive to save space.

4. A container in a development environment that holds the source files of a software project.

Create a new program folder for your Python project.