collectible

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adjective

col·​lect·​ible kə-ˈlek-tə-bəl How to pronounce collectible (audio)
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

collectible

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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 collectible merch brand announced Monday morning the upcoming release of two vinyl pop figures of the buzzy film’s two leading men: Oliver and Felix. Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024 The statue also coincides with the release of the Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin, a series of collectible coins. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2024 Photo: Courtesy of Design Miami Don’t be fooled by the name: Design Miami—the world’s preeminent fair for collectible design—is going far beyond Florida. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024 The band has announced several versions will be pressed on vinyl, which will surely be highly collectible among longtime fans. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Opening Thursday, February 29 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami is the unveiling of an exciting traveling exhibition showcasing more than 60 rare and collectible watches from F.P. Journe. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024 Two photos spread on social media January 25 showing what appears to be a collectible popcorn bucket for the theatrical release of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, out March 1 after delays related to the Screen Actors Guild strike. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2024 Savitt compared cryptocurrency to the collectible plushies in a New York federal court when arguing for the dismissal of the lawsuit brought on by the Securities and Exchange Commission in June 2023. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024 Over the past couple of years, collectible popcorn buckets for films like Barbie and Renaissance have been excellent ways for these theaters to build ongoing excitement about the in-person moviegoing experience and take their concessions earnings to a whole new level. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2024
Noun
Additionally, fans received access to a virtual fan community and the first in a series of digital collectibles, including a digital version of their brick, which offers access to exclusive content such as previously unheard demos, unreleased video footage, and priority entrance to Chief’s. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024 Some of his own collectibles — figurines, lunchboxes and other retro knickknacks — also are found in the coffee shop. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024 And whether a concessions employee serves popcorn in the collectible vessel or on the side depends on arbitrary corporate directives, the shape of the container, and the customer’s interest in keeping their purchase in mint condition. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2024 The collectible is available as limited-edition precious metal poofs, including a brilliant uncirculated coin as well as silver and cold proof versions; click here for more information on the coins. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2024 This is how many of George Michael’s fans remember the late, great singer—and his image has now been immortalized just so on a new collectible coin issued by Britain’s Royal Mint. Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024 But the brand’s archive, which spans 119 years, also includes contributions from hundreds of talents whom history has overlooked, and whose work Herman Miller’s team began resurfacing through an ongoing collectible poster series launched in 2021. Eimear Lynch Monica Khemsurov Kurt Soller Gisela Williams Caitie Kelly Elissa Suh, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024 The collectibles market was valued at nearly $500 billion in 2022 and is forecast to grow to a $1 trillion industry by 2033. Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2024 Yourself Funko now offers the opportunity to create online custom collectibles and order them right to your door. ABC News, 6 Feb. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of collectible was in 1660

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“Collectible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collectible. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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