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
Karen LoutzenheiserHagrid 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
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
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His brown collapsible file folder stuffed with papers, maps, letters and notes was never far from his grasp.
—Tanya Talaga
july 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
One of the photos shows what appears to be the collapsible wire crate in which the dog was found.
—Tony Marrero, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2025
The headphones have a collapsible, travel-ready design and come with a cross-body travel bag for stowing them away.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Bring a water bottle and collapsible water bowl on walks and offer your dog water every five minutes or so.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Tanya Talaga
july 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
One of the photos shows what appears to be the collapsible wire crate in which the dog was found.
—Tony Marrero, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2025
The headphones have a collapsible, travel-ready design and come with a cross-body travel bag for stowing them away.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Bring a water bottle and collapsible water bowl on walks and offer your dog water every five minutes or so.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for collapsible
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“Collapsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collapsible. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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