Folding
Adjective
UK
/ˈfəʊl.dɪŋ/
US
/ˈfoʊl.dɪŋ/
Definition
Able to be folded for easy use or storage.
Example
"She bought a folding table to save space in the kitchen."
"The kitchen has a folding table that saves space when not in use."
"The camping tent came with folding poles, making it easy to pack and carry."
Explanation
Folding means something that can be bent or closed to take up less space. For example, a folding chair or table can be made smaller when not in use. It’s the continuous verb form of “fold”, like “She is folding the clothes”. It describes both the action of bending and objects made to bend easily. Folding things are useful because they save space and are easy to move.