compressible

adjective

com·​press·​ible kəm-ˈpre-sə-bəl 

: capable of being compressed

Examples of compressible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In technical fashion, its quick-drying capabilities and compressible structure enable sleek, minimalist designs without sacrificing functionality—especially for urban consumers who crave stylish, performance athleisure. —Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 17 June 2025

Christian sourced 900+ fill gold-bonded down from Allied, the most compressible insulation commonly available for outdoor clothing, then ordered 230 grams of it for each of his parkas (in a size medium). —Wes Siler, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025

However, for shorter flights or limited bag space, compact, compressible options — such as inflatable neck pillows, silk sleep masks, or small travel blankets — are more practical. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025

The muscles are made of a compressible skeleton and air or fluid medium encased in a flexible skin, and are powered by pressure difference. —Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1691, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing compressible

• non-compressible

Rhymes for compressible

• accessible
• addressable
• assessable
• expressible
• inaccessible
• incompressible
• inexpressible
• irrepressible