collectible

1 of 3

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 3

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

3 of 3

noun (2)

col·​lect·​ibil·​i·​ty

variants or collectability

kə-ˌlek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Online resale apps and marketplaces work for everyday brands, auction sites suit rare or collectible pieces and specialist vintage dealers or consignment shops handle high-value labels. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026

Heritage covers recognizable labels and collectible categories like designer pieces, vintage sportswear, concert tees and rare shoes. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

Noun

StockX, the 2015-founded online sneaker, streetwear and collectibles marketplace, has just gone live with its brand-new vintage and pre-loved selling function, StockX Listings. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 24 June 2026

But that’s exactly what happened with the ‘52 Mantles… and that’s really how collectibles skyrocket for decades. — Charles Moss, New York Times, 24 June 2026

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

Phrases Containing collectible

• collectible card
• collectible card game

Rhymes for collectible

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