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 purchase will come with a free large popcorn and the collectible key chain. —Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Mar. 2026

Scrutinize coin markups and collectible upsells Some gold IRA operators steer investors toward numismatic or collectible coins rather than standard gold bullion bars and coins. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026

Noun

What’s the difference between contemporary and other areas of the art and collectibles market? —The Editors, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026

Yet with stock markets likely to remain volatile, and interest rates potentially falling, the financial backdrop for collectibles remains strong. —Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 Mar. 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