collapsible

or col·laps·a·ble

[ kuh-lap-suh-buhl ]

/ kəˈlæp sə bəl /

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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.

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Origin of collapsible

First recorded in 1835–45; collapse + -ible

OTHER WORDS FROM collapsible

col·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, noun

non·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

Words nearby collapsible

collagen vascular disease, collapsar, collapse, collapse of communism, collapse therapy, collapsible, collar, collarbone, collar button, collar-button abscess, collar cell

How to use collapsible in a sentence

It also comes with a collapsible bag that rests on top, in case you need to lug other essentials, like cups or plates.
This Gear Makes Parking-Lot Après Fun|Ryan Stuart|January 26, 2021|Outside Online
It has a 1,875-watt motor, four heat settings, a concentrator nozzle, and a collapsible silicone diffuser, making it certainly the best hair dryer for fine hair.
The best hair dryer: Get a salon-worthy blowout at home|Carsen Joenk|January 22, 2021|Popular-Science
A useful feature is they are fully collapsible which is practical for storing in your jacket pocket or bag.
Earmuffs and knit bands that will absolutely keep your heads warm|PopSci Commerce Team|January 8, 2021|Popular-Science
Because we are a nation of apartment dwellers, our very home life is quickly becoming collapsible.
Single-Family Zoning’s Century of Supremacy in San Diego|Andrew Keatts|August 26, 2020|Voice of San Diego

Everything about an apartment is collapsible – collapsible bed, collapsible table, collapsible piano – everything is collapsible but the baby.
Single-Family Zoning’s Century of Supremacy in San Diego|Andrew Keatts|August 26, 2020|Voice of San Diego
INSIDER TIP: Bring a collapsible sports chair and (try to) leave room for pecan pie and bread pudding.
Foodie Heaven in Houston|Michele Meyer|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mandatory seat belts, laminated windshield glass, collapsible steering wheels and air bags followed.
Citizen Nader Is Still on the Case|Harold Evans|May 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sachi Collapsible Insulated Basket Technically, this is not a piece of kitchen equipment.
The 2012 Holiday Kitchen Gift Guide|Megan McArdle|December 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
My father carried a rucksack, a Tommy gun, lots of spare rounds of ammunition, various grenades and a collapsible bicycle.
My Father, The Inglourious Basterd|Kim Masters|August 9, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Pyne lowered two of the collapsible seats for Kilfane and himself, and the party set out for Limehouse.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
Others carried a great number of small collapsible boats, which are used as pontoons in crossing rivers.
Ways of War and Peace|Delia Austrian
The collapsible boats A and B appear to have floated off the ship at the time she foundered.
Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic'|British Government
Around them the earth is piled high, and oxen hitched to the well ropes draw up the water in collapsible leather bags or buckets.
Where Half The World Is Waking Up|Clarence Poe
Ould Silver wud never pay actor-man or woman their just dues, an' by consequince his comp'nies was collapsible at the last minut.
Soldier Stories|Rudyard Kipling