collapsible
adjective
col·laps·ible
kə-ˈlap-sə-bəl 
: able to be folded into a more compact shape
a collapsible stepladder
The collapsible bikes were created in London with the city commuter in mind …—
Karen Loutzenheiser
Karen LoutzenheiserHagrid wouldn't let Harry buy a solid gold cauldron, either … but they got a nice set of scales for weighing potion ingredients and a collapsible brass telescope.—J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling
also, of a part of a graphical user interface
: able to be hidden or to have certain components (such as options in a menu) hidden by the user when not needed
The use of a collapsible menu keeps the navigation less cluttered, but keeps all functionality at your fingertips. —Susan Perschke
Susan Perschke Examples of collapsible in a Sentence
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In fact, the incredible (and collapsible) Hanke Expandable Suitcase is now on sale for just $72 for members only, while the Karl Home Set of 3 Hardside Suitcases has also been marked down to a palatable $33 per bag.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
More pet supplies like collapsible or travel-sized food or water bowls, cat litter pans and pet waste disposal bags, and hamster or rabbit substrate.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 May 2024
After cleaning off the rest of the window with his collapsible baton, the child was retrieved and found to be OK after being assessed by fire department paramedics.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 22 May 2024
The game is designed for two or four players who face off around the collapsible net — pickleball and paddle in hand.
—Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
More pet supplies like collapsible or travel-sized food or water bowls, cat litter pans and pet waste disposal bags, and hamster or rabbit substrate.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 May 2024
After cleaning off the rest of the window with his collapsible baton, the child was retrieved and found to be OK after being assessed by fire department paramedics.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 22 May 2024
The game is designed for two or four players who face off around the collapsible net — pickleball and paddle in hand.
—Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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“Collapsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collapsible. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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