1. furniture or other products sold in a flat, compact form that the buyer must assemble
Usage: common in retail, especially for home furnishings

1. designed or sold in a flat, compact form requiring assembly by the buyer
Usage: attributive use

Examples

• We bought a flatpack bookshelf from the furniture store.
• The flatpack desk came with an instruction manual and all necessary hardware.
• Assembling flatpack furniture can be time-consuming but saves money.
• Many people find flatpack items convenient because they are easy to transport.
• The company specializes in flatpack solutions for small apartments.
• I spent three hours putting together that flatpack cabinet.