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 company offers thousands of products ranging from bullion coins and bars to collectible and limited-edition pieces. — Jamela Adam, USA Today, 3 July 2026

The company offered a line of NFL licensed collectible products. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Noun

More than 100 Lego sets are now marketed to adults, spanning pop culture franchises, architecture, botanicals, vehicles and other collectibles. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Among international fans, 53% express interest in digital collectibles as part of their experience. — Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

collect entry 2 + -ible

Noun

derivative of collectible entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1943, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing collectible

• collectible card
• collectible card game

Rhymes for collectible

• collectable
• correctable
• delectable
• detectable
• expectable
• injectable
• protectable
• resectable
• respectable
• selectable
• uncollectible
• undetectable