collapsible

American  

[kuh-lap-suh-buhl] / kəˈlæp sə bəl /

Or collapsable

adjective

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

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noun

1. something that is collapsible.

   The auditorium chairs are collapsibles that store easily.

Other Word Forms

• collapsability noun
• collapsibility noun
• noncollapsability noun
• noncollapsable adjective
• noncollapsibility noun
• noncollapsible adjective
• precollapsability noun
• precollapsable adjective
• precollapsibility noun
• precollapsible adjective
• uncollapsable adjective
• uncollapsible adjective

Etymology

Origin of collapsible

First recorded in 1835–45; collapse + -ible

Example Sentences

The company’s collapsible pipes can be unspooled, connecting any available water source to a fire zone up to 50 miles away.

From Los Angeles Times

She offered a handy piece of advice: “I always pack a collapsible duffel on big trips and fill it with clothes on the way home so I can bring home half a suitcase of food.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Brown asks what the warrant is for while the man can be seen holding a collapsible baton.

From Los Angeles Times

He opens his backpack and takes out a collapsible metal pole, extending it 9 feet.

From Los Angeles Times

We also had collapsible shovels to help us dig if we were lucky enough to find our friend.

From Los Angeles Times