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packable

American  
[pak-uh-buhl] / ˈpæk ə bəl /

adjective

  1. suitable for packing, especially for travel.

    readily packable clothes.


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Etymology

Origin of packable

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

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Double sauce is not necessary, but I like a little indulgence underscoring the practicality of a packable meal.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

Companies like Everlasting Comfort sell packable “foot hammocks,” which can be hung from your tray table.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 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

It’s also wise to carry the trifecta of avalanche emergency gear: a transceiver, snow probe and packable snow shovel.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2023

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