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

Bring a water bottle and collapsible water bowl on walks and offer your dog water every five minutes or so. —Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

Because the other day, a friend came up to me at work and handed me two collapsible dog bowls. —Katie Yee, People.com, 10 July 2025

These collapsible buckets can be popped up and used for picking up shells, scooping sand and creating giant sandcastles. —Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025

Outside food or beverages (reusable, collapsible water bottles and cups 20oz or smaller are allowed if empty upon entry). —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above