Meaning & use

collapsable

adjective·Everyday

Able to be folded or compressed into a smaller, more compact shape for storage or transport.

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We packed the collapsable chairs into the trunk before heading to the beach.

The travel stroller is collapsable, so it fits easily into an overhead bin.

A note on using this word

Collapsable is a less common variant; 'collapsible' is the standard spelling in most dictionaries.

Words with a similar meaning

collapsiblefoldable

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