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

What To Know Pennies produced from 1905 to 1958 are highly collectible and feature an image of former President Abraham Lincoln on the front, with the reverse side displaying two sheaves of wheat. —Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025

The exhibit opens Thursday and will run until Aug. 27, showcasing collectible furniture and accessories items created between the 1930s and the ’70s, Yashar told WWD. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 26 May 2025

Noun

The company hopes to partner with global sports brands seeking to grow their businesses and reach fans through the company’s offerings in fan gear, collectibles and live events. —Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 19 June 2025

Line Friends Square sells K-pop clothing, accessories, novelties and collectibles in the former Fossil watch shop location. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 June 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