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

When not in use, the bags are collapsible and foldable. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above