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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A lot of collapsible cups and bottles lack the structure to be truly functional, but Stojo’s collapsible water bottle is the exception. —

Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2024 Cake carrier: $39.99 This collapsible cake/cupcake carrier from The Container Store is a versatile food container perfect for transporting baked treats. —

Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2024 To tackle the constant flow of falling leaves, score this adjustable rake, this collapsible gardening bag, and this handy electric leaf blower while prices start at just $23. —

Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2024 Each of two collapsible arrays measures 46.5 ft. long by 13.5 ft high, giving the total spacecraft a wingspan of more than 100 ft., slightly longer than a professional basketball court. —

Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for collapsible