collectible

1 of 2

adjective

col·​lect·​ible kə-ˈlek-tə-bəl 

variants or less commonly collectable

1

: suitable for being collected

collectible coins

collectible figurines

2

: due for present payment : payable

collectible credit card bills

collectibility noun

or less commonly collectability

kə-ˌlek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

collectible

2 of 2

noun

variants or less commonly collectable

: an object that is collected by fanciers

especially : one other than such traditionally collectible items as art, stamps, coins, and antiques

The dolls are collectibles.

Examples of collectible in a Sentence

Adjective

The shop sells antiques and various collectible items.

Noun

She displays her collectibles in a glass case.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Stuffed animals, collectible figurines, and toys are popping up everywhere. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Mar. 2025

As evidence, Kreiz and his team point to the performance of Mattel Creations, the company’s pricey line of collectible dolls and toys aimed at high-end buyers with adult-sized bank accounts. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025

Noun

According to the event’s organizers, there were more than 350 sellers of sports and non-sports memorabilia and collectibles. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025

Taxes On ETFs Without The IRA Precious metal ETF shares are currently subject to a 28 percent maximum federal rate because it is considered to be selling collectibles. —Jessica Ledingham, J.d., Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

collect entry 2 + -ible

Noun

derivative of collectible entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for collectible

• collectable
• correctable
• delectable
• detectable
• expectable
• injectable
• protectable
• resectable
• respectable
• selectable
• uncollectible
• undetectable