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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The construction of the bodywork means the vehicle can carry loads on the roof, hold two spare tyres, a collapsible ladder and house interior features like a 130-litre fridge, roll-out drawer and table. —

Trinity Francis, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 The soft, collapsible heel wrap—resembling neoprene—gently molds to the shape of your heel, providing a snug yet nonconstricting feel. —

Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024 These illuminated giant ornament balls, on sale for $99.99 on Amazon, are light and collapsible for easy storage. —

Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024 The taller passenger side box stacks a pair of storage drawers and a cubby for the collapsible sink insert. —

New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for collapsible