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

Examples of collapsible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

New & Noteworthy The Filtrete Refillable Air Filter kit delivers cleaner air and less waste by offering collapsible refillable filters that take up 75% less space. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025

Thanks to collapsible pot supports, the petite powerhouse packs down to the size of a kiwi. —Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 May 2025

Camp Chef’s collapsible trash can is a large capacity option that works as well for picnics as for casual camping trips. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025

The collapsible boxes with lids–and durable handles–come in multiple sizes and colors. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above