compressible

adjective

com·​press·​ible kəm-ˈpre-sə-bəl How to pronounce compressible (audio)
: capable of being compressed

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Christian sourced 900+ fill gold-bonded down from Allied, the most compressible insulation commonly available for outdoor clothing, then ordered 230 grams of it for each of his parkas (in a size medium). Wes Siler, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025 However, for shorter flights or limited bag space, compact, compressible options — such as inflatable neck pillows, silk sleep masks, or small travel blankets — are more practical. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025 The muscles are made of a compressible skeleton and air or fluid medium encased in a flexible skin, and are powered by pressure difference. Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2017 Products with higher fill power are often more lightweight and compressible while providing the same insulation as heavier products with lower fill power, which is ideal for activities in which weight and space are considerations. Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for compressible

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1691, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of compressible was circa 1691

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“Compressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressible. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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