# collapsible

/kəˈɫæpsəbəɫ/ (US) · /kəlˈæpsəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/collapsible
Updated: 2026-10-13

## Definition

able to fold up small so you can carry or store it easily.

For teachers: capable of being folded or compressed into a smaller form for storage or transport. Applies to furniture, containers, and portable equipment designed for compact storage.

## Examples

- We use a collapsible chair for camping trips.
- She keeps a collapsible shopping bag in her purse for unexpected trips to the market.
- The theatre relies on collapsible sets that stagehands can dismantle within minutes between performances.

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