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foldaway

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

That may be folded away when not in use.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A piece of furniture, of any kind, that can be folded away when not in use.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

capable of being folded up and stored

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a foldaway bed

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: foldable, folding(a)

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From fold + away.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: сгъваем (sgǎvaem) — That may be folded away when not in use