packable

[ pak-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. suitable for packing, pack, especially for travel:

   readily packable clothes.

Other Words From

• packa·bili·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of packable¹

First recorded in 1875–80; pack ¹ + -able

Example Sentences

Most people, if handed an already-formed snowball, can use their experience and the feel of the ball to guess what kind of snow it is comprised of: packable and fluffy, or wet and icy.

From Science Daily

Plus there are a bunch of highly packable, egg-based meals and snacks on the market, such as Nellie’s Sous Vide Egg Bites and Organic Farms’ Egg Bites with Cheddar and Chives.

From Washington Times

But more than a simple carrot cake, this one becomes highly shareable and highly packable cupcakes, with a creamy, tangy, chocolatey frosting, made with milk chocolate, sour cream and cream cheese.

From Washington Times

Who better to design a comfortable, packable hat that offers maximum UPF 50 protection?

From New York Times

Then, strong winds cause that top layer to detach and keep building upon itself in tubes as the wind pushes it across more packable snow.

From Washington Post