How to Use collapsible in a Sentence

collapsible

adjective
  • This collapsible bowl is easy to pack and clean.
    — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Her board narrowed at one end, and it was padded and collapsible.
    — Ainissa Ramirez, Scientific American, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Easy to pack and store, the lantern is collapsible and lightweight.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 27 Feb. 2022
  • Best of all, the fabric design is collapsible and easy to store away when not in use.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
  • For starters, the collapsible plastic top band is now a piece of stainless steel.
    — Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, 25 July 2019
  • All items come with their own mesh bag, including the collapsible spork.
    — Popular Science, 7 July 2020
  • One of the photos shows what appears to be the collapsible wire crate in which the dog was found.
    — Tony Marrero, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2025
  • The collapsible board has space for four small bowls plus a secret drawer for three cheese knives.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Pack a travel bag with collapsible bowls, water, food and treats.
    — Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2021
  • The bag should be made from lightweight and collapsible fabrics.
    — Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Got a bunch of collapsible chairs, sports gear, camping equipment and the like stashed in your car?
    — Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 13 Mar. 2022
  • This kit comes with the net (which has collapsible legs), balls, and a rule book so that newbies can jump right in.
    — The Si Staff, SI.com, 30 Aug. 2017
  • Or opt for a collapsible design that can easily be tucked away when not in use.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Lewis was the first to report that the attack weapon was a collapsible baton.
    — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 5 Jan. 2018
  • Remember to take water, a collapsible dog dish and snacks for along the way.
    — Star Tribune, 7 Aug. 2020
  • Because the other day, a friend came up to me at work and handed me two collapsible dog bowls.
    — Katie Yee, People.com, 10 July 2025
  • When not in use, the fabric bins are collapsible, so they can be tucked away until later use.
    — Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2025
  • This collapsible bowl can be attached to your hiking pack or belt and is easy to clean in between hikes.
    — Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • This collapsible contraction mimics the squat rack and free weights at the gym.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 7 Dec. 2022
  • His neighbors sit in the back with their walkers and collapsible grocery carts.
    — City Bureau, Chicago Reader, 12 July 2018
  • The collapsible trash cans are also great for camping or cleaning out your garage.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In the bottom of the flask yiou'll find a pair of collapsible stainless steel shot glasses.
    — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
  • This collapsible sling chair with a sturdy wood frame is light enough to travel with you on all your beach trips or park days.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
  • Our editors set out to find collapsible, light, and easy-to-pack yoga mats to use on the go.
    — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Fire Maple's new twist on the collapsible fire pit is different.
    — New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Litter helps the collapsible walls of this box stay up and be sturdy, so don't hold back when filling it up.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2023
  • The trio includes one food storage bag that holds up to five liters and two collapsible bowls made to hold food and water.
    — Carly Kulzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2022
  • Trials will be held on the other side of the collapsible wall that divides the meeting hall in half.
    — From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2020
  • This collapsible feature also makes this walker great for travel and easy to store away at the end of the day.
    — Laura Lu, Parents, 7 July 2023
  • The league has built in two sets of collapsible byes to deal with games that are postponed because of coronavirus.
    — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2020

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