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

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

Get inspired with organization solutions, including stunning shoe cabinets, stylish makeup organizers, best-selling pantry shelves, collapsible closet bins, and more. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025

Mainstays mesh pop-up hamper: $3.28 Whether mom’s still doing your laundry or you’re tasked with taking it to the laundry mat, a collapsible and portable laundry hamper like this one by Mainstays at Walmart is essential in a dorm room. —Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above