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

There’s also a collectible anniversary T-shirt featuring a portrait of the 50 models. —Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 8 May 2025

Trump and the first lady have also launched collectible meme coins which spiked then cratered in value. —ABC News, 4 May 2025

Noun

The shop is staffed by volunteers selling upscale items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, artwork, antiques, collectibles and household items. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025

The collectible marked the first Ken doll of a professional athlete, and James even worked alongside the company to add some touches of his own. —Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 5 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

collect entry 2 + -ible

Noun

derivative of collectible entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for collectible

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