Subdirectory

Pronunciation: /ˈsəbˈdaɪɹɛktɝi/

Subdirectory (noun)

  1. A folder stored inside another folder on a computer or drive.
  2. A section of a file address that names a folder within a larger folder.

Examples

  • The photos are in a subdirectory inside the main folder.
  • A subdirectory can store files separately from the main directory.