collapsible

adjective

col·​laps·​ible kə-ˈlap-sə-bəl How to pronounce collapsible (audio)
: 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 noun

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Upon approach, however, the sculptures contain a number of unsettling assemblages, with what look to be heavy wooden tabletops resting on collapsible camp chairs. Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Outfitted with a collapsible steel tabletop, foldable legs, removable wheels, and a clean white finish, it’s built to meet a diverse range of needs. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025 Photo : Mikey Gould/Spearhead Media A lounge area atop the stairs has collapsible doors spilling out to the expansive rooftop deck. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025 Wommack says a small, collapsible water bottle is the move. Kristin Canning, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for collapsible

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of collapsible was in 1843

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“Collapsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collapsible. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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