counterfoil

/ˌkaʊntərˈfɔɪl/
IPA guide

Other forms: counterfoils

Definitions of counterfoil
  1. noun
    the part of a check that is retained as a record
    synonyms: check stub, stub
    see moresee less
    type of:
    record
    anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘counterfoil'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family