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
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
Kate Gibson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2024
Recent albums including Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday 2 and Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter are each sold with various collectible album covers and available in multiple colored vinyl formats.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
The set includes the album on two black vinyl LPs, along with collectible gatefold and sleeves.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
Of the latter amount, $54 million of the revenue was attributed to collectible sales, which AMC’s specialty popcorn containers are a part of.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Fans can also purchase VIP packages, which may include premium tickets, meet and greet and photo ops with Jackson, pre-show VIP lounge, collectible VIP concert tickets and more.
—The Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2024
The brand launched a collaboration with the blog to promote new collectible colors such as Desert Sage and Cream.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2024
Given these specs, these are likely to be highly collectible whiskeys, particularly the ones with older age statements and unique mashbills.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
Tickets for the marathon are $45 and include a collectible poster and 20% off concessions during the movies.
—Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
The Funko comes in a collectible box, which has a photo of the singer-songwriter and one of her many inspiring Dolly-ism quotes on the back.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024
This four-pack gets you action figures of Stilgar, Paul, Gurney and Chani in a collectible box.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024
Most of Nadal’s sneakers are collectibles, with the businessman opting to wear Brunello Cucinelli kicks in his day-to-day.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
At Julien’s Auctions on April 18 and 19, hundreds of those collectibles will be up for grabs, including some of the suits Bennett wore onstage.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2024
The state's Game and Fish Department will sell taxidermied animals and other unique collectibles during a sale Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024
Timberlake, 53, is a senior designer and senior design manager at The Upper Deck Company, known for its sports and entertainment trading cards and other collectibles.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2024
Late last month, video cameras caught robbers making off with $100,000 worth of jade collectibles from a store on upscale Piedmont Avenue.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Jeni's Ice Creams is including collectible eclipse glasses with online orders of its Punk Stargonaut collection now through Wednesday and at its retail stores starting Friday and while supplies last.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2024
Recent albums including Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday 2 and Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter are each sold with various collectible album covers and available in multiple colored vinyl formats.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
The set includes the album on two black vinyl LPs, along with collectible gatefold and sleeves.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
Of the latter amount, $54 million of the revenue was attributed to collectible sales, which AMC’s specialty popcorn containers are a part of.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Fans can also purchase VIP packages, which may include premium tickets, meet and greet and photo ops with Jackson, pre-show VIP lounge, collectible VIP concert tickets and more.
—The Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2024
The brand launched a collaboration with the blog to promote new collectible colors such as Desert Sage and Cream.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2024
Given these specs, these are likely to be highly collectible whiskeys, particularly the ones with older age statements and unique mashbills.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
Tickets for the marathon are $45 and include a collectible poster and 20% off concessions during the movies.
—Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Noun
This collectible plushie is part of the brand’s Fantasy Squad line and is machine washable.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
The Funko comes in a collectible box, which has a photo of the singer-songwriter and one of her many inspiring Dolly-ism quotes on the back.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024
This four-pack gets you action figures of Stilgar, Paul, Gurney and Chani in a collectible box.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024
Most of Nadal’s sneakers are collectibles, with the businessman opting to wear Brunello Cucinelli kicks in his day-to-day.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
At Julien’s Auctions on April 18 and 19, hundreds of those collectibles will be up for grabs, including some of the suits Bennett wore onstage.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2024
The state's Game and Fish Department will sell taxidermied animals and other unique collectibles during a sale Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024
Timberlake, 53, is a senior designer and senior design manager at The Upper Deck Company, known for its sports and entertainment trading cards and other collectibles.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2024
Late last month, video cameras caught robbers making off with $100,000 worth of jade collectibles from a store on upscale Piedmont Avenue.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
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