collapsible

or col·laps·a·ble

[kuh-lap-suh-buh l]

adjective

capable of collapsing or of being collapsed, as for carrying or storing.

noun

something that is collapsible: The auditorium chairs are collapsibles that store easily.

Origin of collapsible

First recorded in 1835–45; collapse + -ible

Related formscol·laps·i·bil·i·ty, col·laps·a·bil·i·ty, nounnon·col·laps·a·bil·i·ty, nounnon·col·laps·a·ble, adjectivenon·col·laps·i·bil·i·ty, nounnon·col·laps·i·ble, adjectivepre·col·laps·a·bil·i·ty, nounpre·col·laps·a·ble, adjectivepre·col·laps·i·bil·i·ty, nounpre·col·laps·i·ble, adjectiveun·col·laps·a·ble, adjectiveun·col·laps·i·ble, adjective

Examples from the Web for collapsable

Historical Examples

Frank sipped it from the collapsable cup Ned carried, and, after eating some sandwiches, felt better.
Frank Roscoe's Secret
Allen Chapman

collapsible

or col·laps·a·ble

Origin of collapsible

Examples from the Web for collapsable

Historical Examples

Frank sipped it from the collapsable cup Ned carried, and, after eating some sandwiches, felt better.

Word Origin and History for collapsable

adj.

collapsible

adj.

collapsible

or col·laps·a·ble

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Examples from the Web for collapsable

Historical Examples

Frank sipped it from the collapsable cup Ned carried, and, after eating some sandwiches, felt better.

Word Origin and History for collapsable

adj.

collapsible

adj.

Origin of collapsible