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 collapsible trash cans are also great for camping or cleaning out your garage. —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, 7 Oct. 2025

Fabtotes 14x10-Inch Collapsible Storage Baskets Use these collapsible storage baskets to store almost anything—anywhere! —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025

The dressers, which come in brown or white, feature metal frames, wooden tops, and collapsible fabric drawers. —News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

With military modifications, the MRZR can also include infrared and blackout lighting, greater range and collapsible roll cages for internal transport in helicopters and on naval vessels. —Mars King, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above