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packable

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[pak-uh-buhl] / ˈpæk ə bəl /

adjective

  1. suitable for packing, especially for travel.

    readily packable clothes.

Other Word Forms

  • packability noun

Etymology

Origin of packable

First recorded in 1875–80; pack 1 + -able

Example Sentences

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Enable a less soggy vacation with this small-but-mighty umbrella that folds down to an extremely packable 9 inches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

Unlike the infamous Lunchables, easily packable lunches don’t have to come at the expense of cost or sustenance.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2025

Think convertible anoraks, packable neoprene ballet flats, oversize scrunchies that double as mini purses!

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2025

Most people, if handed an already-formed snowball, can use their experience and the feel of the ball to guess what kind of snow it is comprised of: packable and fluffy, or wet and icy.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

One could compress the mattress into something packable, and have it self-inflate into a thermally insulated sleeping pad.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2022

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