retractable
Americanadjective
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capable of being withdrawn or rescinded.
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able to be drawn in.
Example Sentences
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Expansive living spaces fill the main floor of the residence, including a stunning sitting room with a retractable glass wall that opens the area to another outdoor seating space.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
Unlike traditional handles that stick out on the door surface and can always be grasped by hand, the retractable handle sinks into the door and isn’t graspable in its default position.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
The 53,000-capacity Docklands Stadium in Melbourne is the only one with a retractable roof, which will remain closed for all eight matches there.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
The team states the facility will also feature an outdoor spa, indoor hydrotherapy suites, dedicated nap rooms, wellness spaces for yoga or mediation, and extensive use of natural light and retractable doors.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025
The troll lifted massive shaggy shoulders, its retractable claws sliding out with an ominous schiiick.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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