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

Kevin Larson, 28, entered the Palmetto BRT station with a collapsible electric bike by his side. —Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025

This collapsible bowl is easy to pack and clean. —Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025

The brand, CleverMade, is known for its collapsible totes. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025

Look for lightweight, collapsible furniture, such as this stool, which is multipurpose and can fold flat when not in use. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above