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
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.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Throughout the 1950s, Volkswagen’s Type 2 microbus was hardly a collectible, but rather a tradesman’s workhorse, or a wholesome weekend motel on wheels for families camping mostly across Europe and North America.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Digital accessories inside games have grown into a major slice of global consumer spending and now sit beside real-world collectibles in the minds of many buyers.
—Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Throughout the 1950s, Volkswagen’s Type 2 microbus was hardly a collectible, but rather a tradesman’s workhorse, or a wholesome weekend motel on wheels for families camping mostly across Europe and North America.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Exclusive merchandise and collectibles will also be available for purchase at the venue, with VIP ticketholders receiving a 20% discount.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Digital accessories inside games have grown into a major slice of global consumer spending and now sit beside real-world collectibles in the minds of many buyers.
—Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Collectible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collectible. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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