packable

1 3.2

Easy to pack into a bag or suitcase

adjective
/ˈpækəbl/

: empaquetable

The travel backpack features several packable compartments for convenience.
packable jacket
light and packable
lightweight and packable

Examples

So you see, they may be extremely packable.

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On Malaspina Glacier, in November's snow and rain, we brainstormed designs for packable, beach-capable carts and wagons while struggling down Malaspina's beaches without them.

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This raincoat is lightweight and packable, making it easy to carry in your bag.
Her packable camping gear fits perfectly into the van, leaving space for other supplies.

Synonyms

collapsible

vspackable

8 4.0

Folds into a smaller size for easy storage

is about fitting into containers without requiring a major change of shape

foldable

vspackable

2 3.2

Able to be made smaller for easy carrying

is about being easy to fit into containers rather than needing a shape change

stowable

vspackable

1 4.9

Can be put away easily when not in use

is about fitting items into containers or suitcases for travel

Antonyms

bulky

34 2.3

Large and taking up a lot of space, like a big coat or suitcase

How Packable

compressible

Specialized

1 6.2

foldable

2 3.2

packable

1 3.2

compact

80 4.1

bulky

34 2.3

Surface Forms

packable positive

Morphology

packable = pack (transparent) = pack + able

The adjective is directly formed from the verb 'pack' with the productive suffix '-able' meaning 'able to be packed'.

Etymology

The word packable comes from the simple verb pack, which means 'to put into a bag or box', plus the ending -able, meaning 'can be'. So packable means 'can be packed', which is why we use it for things that fold small or fit easily into a bag or suitcase.