foldable

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adjective

fold·​able ˈfōl-də-bəl 

: capable of being folded (as for storage) : folding

a foldable chair

… as he wanders the country and the globe with just the clothes on his back, his expired passport, a debit card and a foldable toothbrush.

—David Hendricks

foldable

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noun

plural foldables

: something that can be folded

Vertical rows of shelves hold all the foldables like sweaters and polo shirts.

—House Beautiful

especially : a device (such as a tablet computer or smartphone) that can be folded for storage

Foldables are increasingly becoming a normal part of the tech community. Just look at the handful of foldable smartphones around, so don't expect this trend to fizzle out anytime soon.

—Spy

Examples of foldable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

So that’s probably a better choice for picky foldable fans. —ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026

This low-to-the-ground, foldable design requires zero assembly—simply unfold it from a cozy couch into a roomy mattress when needed. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026

Noun

If your main concern is pure functionality, the 2026 Razrs aren’t as reliable or capable as the best non-foldables from Samsung, Google, or Apple. —ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026

The global rollout expanded on May 11th, initially reaching the Galaxy S25 series and the latest foldables. —Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

fold entry 1 + -able

Noun

derivative of foldable entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1648, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined above