foldable

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adjective

fold·​able ˈfōl-də-bəl 

: capable of being folded (as for storage) : folding

a foldable chair

… as he wanders the country and the globe with just the clothes on his back, his expired passport, a debit card and a foldable toothbrush.

—David Hendricks

foldable

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noun

plural foldables

: something that can be folded

Vertical rows of shelves hold all the foldables like sweaters and polo shirts.

—House Beautiful

especially : a device (such as a tablet computer or smartphone) that can be folded for storage

Foldables are increasingly becoming a normal part of the tech community. Just look at the handful of foldable smartphones around, so don't expect this trend to fizzle out anytime soon.

—Spy

Examples of foldable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Great for beginning grillers and compact spaces, this foldable griddle is packed with notable features, including a removable catch pan for oil, a rust-resistant construction, and side tables for prep space. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025

Featuring a lightweight and foldable design, the ES850NB headphones also have skin-friendly ear cushions and ship with a handy travel case to keep them safe. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025

Noun

Samsung has also published a teaser press release that not-so-subtly hints at a bigger display on the new foldable. —Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025

Similar to foldables, there just isn't enough space in the S25 Edge for a full suite of Samsung cameras. —Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

fold entry 1 + -able

Noun

derivative of foldable entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1648, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined above