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
Karen LoutzenheiserHagrid 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
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
Susan Perschke Examples of collapsible in a Sentence
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On his website, drone footage shows the man at work, with a mask over his face, moving at night like a ninja with a collapsible ladder, using skills learned during some years working construction.
—Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Some are even collapsible to save you space, and more airports have installed water bottle filling stations next to drinking fountains to make carrying your own that much more convenient.
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—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Serpas scavenges discarded mattresses, medicine balls, collapsible tent frames, old carpets and broken mirrors.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
It’s structured more like a traditional bowl compared to a collapsible bowl.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
It was packaged along with a modern-looking collapsible stereoscope and 50 stereograph photos of New York during the 1890s to 1910s.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 17 Mar. 2024
From stackable gear boxes to collapsible bins and compressible stuff sacks, options abound for organizing and storing gear.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
Myer assembled materials from a local craft store, including collapsible tunnel tubes and long sheets of fabric, and attached them to his Onewheel electric skateboard to create his portable Shai-Hulud.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
The lightweight yet sturdy bag also fits dogs and cats up to 18 pounds, features a collapsible frame for storage, and has a removable sherpa lining that can be machine washed.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024
Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Some are even collapsible to save you space, and more airports have installed water bottle filling stations next to drinking fountains to make carrying your own that much more convenient.
20.
—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Serpas scavenges discarded mattresses, medicine balls, collapsible tent frames, old carpets and broken mirrors.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
It’s structured more like a traditional bowl compared to a collapsible bowl.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
It was packaged along with a modern-looking collapsible stereoscope and 50 stereograph photos of New York during the 1890s to 1910s.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 17 Mar. 2024
From stackable gear boxes to collapsible bins and compressible stuff sacks, options abound for organizing and storing gear.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
Myer assembled materials from a local craft store, including collapsible tunnel tubes and long sheets of fabric, and attached them to his Onewheel electric skateboard to create his portable Shai-Hulud.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
The lightweight yet sturdy bag also fits dogs and cats up to 18 pounds, features a collapsible frame for storage, and has a removable sherpa lining that can be machine washed.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Collapsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collapsible. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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