foldaway
Definition
Adjective: - Designed to be folded and stored away: "foldaway" describes an object, typically furniture or equipment, that is constructed so it can be folded into a more compact form for convenient storage when not in use.
Usage
The adjective "foldaway" is used directly before a noun to describe its collapsible nature. It indicates a key feature of the item's design.
Examples
- We set up the foldaway table for the party guests.
- The camper van has a foldaway bed in the back.
- She keeps a foldaway chair in her car trunk for emergencies.
Advanced Usage
- "foldaway into": This phrase can describe the specific form an item takes when folded.
- The clever design allows the desk to foldaway into a slim cabinet.
Variants and Related Words
- Foldable (adj): Similar in meaning, able to be folded. Often used interchangeably with "foldaway," though "foldaway" more strongly implies a purpose for storage.
- Collapsible (adj): Capable of being folded or collapsed into a smaller size.
- Folding (adj): Used attributively to describe something that folds (e.g., a folding chair).
Synonyms
- Collapsible
- Foldable
- Folding
- Retractable (for mechanisms that slide or fold in)
Antonyms
- Fixed
- Permanent
- Stationary
- Unfolding
Related Phrases
- Fold away (phrasal verb): The action of folding something and putting it into storage.
- After the meeting, we need to fold away the chairs.
Adjective
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capable of being folded up and stored
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a foldaway bed
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