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

There was also a generous helping of Chrome Hearts, including custom leather pieces that speak to his taste for the extravagant and the highly collectible. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

In the changeover, local DJ and sound designer Max Ville helped customize a hi-fi lounge adjacent to the dining room, embodying Brock’s zeal for collectible vinyl. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Noun

The collectibles industry, once a niche hobby, has boomed since the pandemic with the help of marketing that emphasizes huge potential monetary wins. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Filled with plushies and collectibles from popular franchises such as Pokémon, the franchise’s arcades typically have more than 30 claw machines in its stores, its website said. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 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