fold-down

American  

[fohld-doun] / ˈfoʊldˌdaʊn /

adjective

1. designed to be folded out for use and collapsed when not in use.

   a fold-down tray on the back of an airplane seat; a fold-down trailer for camping.

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Etymology

Origin of fold-down

adj. use of verb phrase fold down

Example Sentences

A precursor to the more sophisticated SUVs to come, it was intended to compete with Jeep, featuring rugged details and a fold-down windshield.

From The Verge • May 11, 2022

Not long after that, Elliot Kreitenberg flew home from college, trying to sleep with his face resting on the fold-down tray.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2020

On the Paris metro, don’t sit in one of the fold-down seats on a crowded train during rush hour.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2020

To increase room for bikes and suitcases, Siemens reduced fold-down benches in the wheelchair zones from three seats to two.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2019

It had a fold-down seat over the runners.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell