compressible

adjective

com·​press·​ible kəm-ˈpre-sə-bəl How to pronounce compressible (audio)
: capable of being compressed

Examples of compressible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The muscles are made of a compressible skeleton and air or fluid medium encased in a flexible skin, and are powered by pressure difference. Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2017 Products with higher fill power are often more lightweight and compressible while providing the same insulation as heavier products with lower fill power, which is ideal for activities in which weight and space are considerations. Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024 The limits announced by Beijing on Tuesday also include exports of super-hard materials, such as diamonds and other synthetic materials that are not compressible and extremely dense. Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024 As a rule, a fleece isn’t as compressible as, for example, a down jacket. Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for compressible

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1691, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of compressible was circa 1691

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Compressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressible. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on compressible

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!