collapsible

adjective

col·laps·ible kə-ˈlap-sə-bəl

: able to be folded into a more compact shape

a collapsible stepladder

The collapsible bikes were created in London with the city commuter in mind …—

Karen Loutzenheiser

Hagrid wouldn't let Harry buy a solid gold cauldron, either … but they got a nice set of scales for weighing potion ingredients and a collapsible brass telescope.—

J. K. Rowling

also, of a part of a graphical user interface : able to be hidden or to have certain components (such as options in a menu) hidden by the user when not needed

The use of a collapsible menu keeps the navigation less cluttered, but keeps all functionality at your fingertips. —

Susan Perschke

collapsibility

kə-ˌlap-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē

noun

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The taller passenger side box stacks a pair of storage drawers and a cubby for the collapsible sink insert. —

New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024 Don’t Buy: a Water Bottle Buy Instead: a Collapsible Water Bottle A great gift for travelers who are always short on carry-on space is this collapsible water bottle that stays small until it’s needed. —

Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024 From extended prongs that glide through longer hair, to collapsible designs perfect for travel, and diffusers built for maximum airflow to speed up dry time, the selection is as diverse as your curls. —

Erin Parker, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024 Known as honeycomb or accordion-style, collapsible decor has been rising in popularity thanks to their space-saving ability to store flat. —

Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for collapsible