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

The family room comes with another two-way fireplace and collapsible doors leading outside. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025

Fire Maple's new twist on the collapsible fire pit is different. —New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025

This compact, collapsible pourover from Miir is the perfect gift for the frequent flyer who wouldn’t dare drink anything from a hotel room coffee maker—or their parents’ crusty old Keurig machine. —Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025

With a collapsible stock, the rifle can be fit quickly to the shooter’s dimensions. —The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above