foldaway

adjective

fold·​away ˈfōld-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce foldaway (audio)
: designed to be folded for storage or portability
foldaway doors
a foldaway bed
a foldaway table

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The trio of folding pot supports and the foldaway output dial pack around the central burner cylinder to store away comfortably in virtually any pocket, backpack compartment or bicycle bag. New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025 Premium Wolf appliances and travertine imported from Italy give the kitchen a Euro-chic look, and foldaway glass pocket doors allow for easy catering to the al fresco dining area. James McClain, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2024 The foldaway design features an external zipper pocket that is the perfect size for a wallet or passport and two additional open pockets that are great for snacks and other loose items. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2023 And a foldaway bed. Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2020 Located under the rear bench seat is a full-width, foldaway gear storage box. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 June 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of foldaway was in 1948

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“Foldaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foldaway. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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