: capable of being folded (as for storage) : folding
a foldable chair
… as he wanders the country and the globe with just the clothes on his back, his expired passport, a debit card and a foldable toothbrush.David Hendricks

foldable

2 of 2

noun

plural foldables
: something that can be folded
Vertical rows of shelves hold all the foldables like sweaters and polo shirts.House Beautiful
especially : a device (such as a tablet computer or smartphone) that can be folded for storage
Foldables are increasingly becoming a normal part of the tech community. Just look at the handful of foldable smartphones around, so don't expect this trend to fizzle out anytime soon. Spy

Examples of foldable in a Sentence

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Adjective
Bringing foldable chairs or stools to a picnic can make your outing more comfortable. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 If Apple achieves iPhone-level retention on a foldable, the loss at $2,500 could be less dramatic. Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Noun
The schedule signals that Apple sees foldables as an important category that warrants annual updates. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 Ultimately, few foldables below $800 are free of compromises. Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for foldable

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

fold entry 1 + -able

Noun

derivative of foldable entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1648, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of foldable was in 1648

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“Foldable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foldable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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