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

Original examples of the variant are extremely rare and highly collectible, but that’s where Mythron Cars offers a solution. —Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025

Pass-holders also can receive 20% off concessions while viewing best picture nominees (excludes alcohol and collectible items). —Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2025

Noun

If wealthy investors are allocating more to traditional assets and less to collectibles, speculative art investments may see a slowdown. —Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

Also of note is Roanoke Antique Mall, an all-on-one-floor spot with ample parking outside and an interesting selection of furniture, collectibles, and vintage items inside. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 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