collectible

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adjective

col·​lect·​ible kə-ˈlek-tə-bəl How to pronounce collectible (audio)
variants or less commonly collectable
Synonyms of collectiblenext
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

collectible

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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.
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Adjective
If the association skipped a step or used the wrong form, the attorney’s fees portion of your bill may not be collectible at all. Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026 The furniture line is rooted in the Sphere dining table, a collectible limited-edition collection crafted from rare Breccia Acquasanta marble in rose and dusty pink tones and a production of just five pieces made by a quarry that had been closed for 20 years. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Noun
This was driven in large part by their coin and collectibles divisions, both of which have benefited from a huge run-up in prices in recent years. Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026 He was most animated about the investor group's reach into collectibles and gaming. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for collectible

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of collectible was in 1874

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“Collectible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collectible. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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