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

The album’s first-week sales were aided by its availability across more than 15 CD and vinyl editions, all inclusive of collectible paper ephemera (some randomized). —Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2024

Shop an exclusive selection of holiday, children’s and collectible books to find the perfect gift for everyone on your nice list. —Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024

Noun

Economic stimulus checks and a fluctuating stock market pushed many Americans to seek stability and income elsewhere, leading to the quick rise of collectibles and luxury goods as attractive asset classes. —Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

The café spaces offer drinks and baked goods in dedicated packaging, while the vending machines are an opportunity to snag collectibles. —Joelle Diderich For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024

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