flat-pack

British

adjective

(of a piece of furniture, equipment, or other construction) supplied in pieces packed into a flat box for assembly by the buyer

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In the past, she has created other flat-pack materials, including flat pieces of plastic that take on complicated shapes when they are heated.

From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 1, 2024

If that calls to mind flat-pack furniture and meatballs, you're wrong.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

The idea was the chemical equivalent of the flat-pack wardrobe, while everyone else was building furniture from scratch.

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2022

Inspired by the work of computer scientist Jun Mitani, it comprised flat-pack items in complex origami folds that popped open to create three-dimensional pieces on the body.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2022

“Unfortunately the circumstances have not improved and the devastating war continues,” the flat-pack furnishings retailer said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2022

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