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stowable

stowable

4.9
Can be put away easily when not in use
  • adjective
  • /ˈstoʊəbl/
translation icon : apilable
  • The stowable design of this chair allows it to fit neatly in small spaces.

Examples

  • Penny: Please place all stowable luggage in the overhead compartments and out in the seat in front of you.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • The hood slips up and down as the squalls roll through, so I can use it—or not—from moment to moment; it is also stowable if I don't want the option of periodic use.

    Blog text (21)

  • This bag is stowable, making it easy to store when not in use.

  • She appreciated the stowable features of her new tent, which made packing up effortless.

Synonyms

foldable
vsstowable
1 3.2

Able to be made smaller for easy carrying

refers to easy storage when unused rather than transport focus
packable
vsstowable
1 3.2

Easy to pack into a bag or suitcase

covers easy storing when not used without focusing on packing method
foldaway
vsstowable
4.6

Becomes smaller to save space when you do not use it

is stored or packed away easily but not specifically by folding

How Compact

collapsible
7 4.0
foldable
1 3.2
stowable
4.9
compact
60 4.1
bulky
35 2.3

Surface Forms

stowable positive

Morphology

stowable = stow (transparent) = stow + stow + able

Regular adjectival formation: '-able' attached to the verb 'stow' yields the meaning 'able to be stowed', which is readily inferable by learners.

Etymology

Stowable comes from the old English verb stow, which means 'to put in a place', and the ending -able, which means 'can be'. So, stowable literally means 'can be put away', which is why it describes things that fold or pack away easily.