foldaway

Collapses for storage

Foldaway describes something designed to fold up compactly for storage: a foldaway bed, a foldaway table, a foldaway bicycle.

The term emphasizes that the item can be tucked away when not in use, saving space.

Also used as a noun: The guest room has a foldaway.

compact

collapsible

Able to compress compactly

stowable · nestable · stackable · space-saving · hideaway · pocket-sized · portable · compressible · deflatable · contractible

furniture

Murphy bed

Wall-stowed sleeping furniture

stackable chairs · convertible sofa · futon · ottoman · portable desk · camp cot · TV tray · ironing board · drying rack · card table

convenient

handy

Useful and nearby

user-friendly · efficient · manageable · versatile · functional · lightweight · adaptable · streamlined · uncomplicated · effortless

transformable

convertible

Car with folding roof

hinged · articulated · pivoting · slide-out · pop-up · flat-pack · knock-down · assembly · disassembly · setup

Opposites
portability/storage design

foldawaynoncollapsible

Unable to be folded

fixed · rigid · stationary · bulky · immovable

permanence/fixedness

foldawaybuilt-in

Included as standard

permanent · fixed · anchored · fitted · installed

Family

foldaways

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G