collectible

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adjective

col·​lect·​ible kə-ˈlek-tə-bəl How to pronounce collectible (audio)
variants or less commonly collectable
Synonyms of collectiblenext
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 How to pronounce collectible (audio)

collectible

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noun (1)

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.

collectibility

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noun (2)

col·​lect·​ibil·​i·​ty
variants or collectability
kə-ˌlek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce collectibility (audio)
plural -es
: the quality or state of being collectible or readily exchangeable for money
the collectibility of the debt

Examples of collectible in a Sentence

Adjective The shop sells antiques and various collectible items. Noun (1) She displays her collectibles in a glass case.
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Adjective
Swallow Wings timed the release for the awards-season peak and turned collectible artwork into one of the campaign’s central hooks. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Amazon Deddy Bears are a delightfully macabre take on the traditional teddy that's highly collectible thanks to a wide variety of facial expressions, colors, character components and more. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
The scarcity itself became part of the appeal, encouraging moviegoers to attend early, return for later editions and share the collectibles online. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Place one on the floor beneath a large houseplant to create dramatic shadows, illuminate your favorite collectibles in a display case, or tuck one by a mantel to showcase seasonal decor. — Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for collectible

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

collect entry 2 + -ible

Noun (1)

derivative of collectible entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (1)

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of collectible was in 1874

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“Collectible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collectible. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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