# foldable

/fˈəʊldəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/foldable
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

able to be folded into a smaller shape for easy carrying or storage. You use it for things like chairs, phones, or bikes that fold up.

For teachers: capable of being folded into a more compact form for storage or transport. Typically describes manufactured objects with hinged or flexible joints.

## Examples

- I buy a foldable chair for camping trips.
- She keeps a foldable bike in her flat because it fits easily in the hallway cupboard.
- The startup unveiled a foldable tablet that opens into a full-size display yet closes to the size of a paperback.

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