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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Some shanties are nylon and collapsible while others are wooden and metal structures akin to a small shed. —

Brian Kaiser, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025 When not in use, the fabric bins are collapsible, so they can be tucked away until later use. —

Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2025 Coleman Portable Camping Chair Coleman creates some of the best outdoor gear on the market, and this collapsible camping chair is no exception. —

Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 The exterior staircase that provides access to the rooftop terrace is collapsible when not in use. —

Adam Williams, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for collapsible