collectible

adjective col·lect·ible \ kə-ˈlek-tə-bəl \

variants: or less commonly collectable

|Updated on: 15 Aug 2018

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Definition of collectible

1 : suitable for being collected

collectible coins

collectible figurines

2 : due for present payment : payable

collectible credit card bills

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collectibility

or less commonly collectability play \kə-ˌlek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

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Examples of collectible in a Sentence

The shop sells antiques and various collectible items.

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Lee, who co-created some of the world’s most popular comic characters, including Spider-Man, Iron Man and Black Panther, is still suing Olivarez for allegedly stealing millions of dollars and trying to sell his blood as a collectible.

— anita bennett, Fortune, "Stan Lee Drops $1 Billion Fraud Lawsuit Against POW! Entertainment," 9 July 2018
Many shoppers are trading down to collectible figurines such as L.O.L. Surprise dolls and Hatchimals stuffed animals that can retail for less than $10.

— carol matlack, Bloomberg.com, "The Long, Slow Demise of My Little Pony and Yoda," 29 Mar. 2018
Or this collectible Ross figurine ($11, amazon.com)?

— lindsey murray, Good Housekeeping, "There Is Now a Bob Ross Board Game That You Absolutely Need," 2 Oct. 2017
The installation includes collectible ceramics and other souvenirs that reference his personal memories as well as Galesburg’s social and geographic contexts.

— carolina a. miranda, latimes.com, "Datebook: Shots of old Route 66, dreamlike paintings and garments fashioned from paper," 12 July 2018
Bell's doesn't just bring beer; representatives bring collectible tchotchkes, like last year's gold lamé caps.

— kathy flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Start making pretzel necklaces now: Beer festival season is in full pour," 9 July 2018
There were a lot of different cans in those days, not to mention labels and ads, all collectible.

— carl nolte, SFChronicle.com, "At the Box SF, previous eras’ castoffs prove valuable today," 8 July 2018
Today, Wogdon & Barton pistols are highly collectible.

— matt blitz, Popular Mechanics, "Duels, Blood, And Politics: The Little-Known History of the Gun That Killed Alexander Hamilton," 6 June 2018
Spots show up elsewhere, too: on sure-to-be-collectible coasters, matchbooks, swizzle sticks, and even the felts of the gaming tables nearby and on casino chips.

— adam robb, Condé Nast Traveler, "Las Vegas Just Got a Bar Designed by Damien Hirst," 17 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of collectible

see ²collect

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 1660

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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collectible

noun

variants: or less commonly collectable

Definition of collectible

: 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.

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Examples of collectible in a Sentence

She displays her collectibles in a glass case.

Recent Examples of collectible from the Web

That sum needs to be available to invest and cannot include a primary residence and collectibles, among other products.

— don reisinger, Fortune, "World's Richest People Have More Than Doubled Their Wealth Since 2008," 19 June 2018
The sale will feature collectibles, jewelry, housewares, kitchen items, books, children items and more.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Manchester Edition," 5 June 2018
Inner Loop Antiques, Decor & More Antiques, vintage items, collectibles, linens, western pieces, painted furniture, floral arrangements and jewelry.

— Houston Chronicle, "Antiques centers around Houston," 10 May 2018
Ephemera and paper collectibles, dating from vintage to antique, will also be displayed.

— brenda yenke, cleveland.com, "New location for the Annual Postcard & Paper Show: Yenke Peddler antiques," 26 Apr. 2018
For all the interest in digital technology and collectibles, more-traditional toys will remain an important part of the market, says Matt Hudak, a toys and games analyst at Euromonitor.

— carol matlack, chicagotribune.com, "Toymakers struggle to crack the code of what kids want," 2 Apr. 2018
Susan Keaton is a writer and editor (and collectibles dealer) who lives in Naperville.

— susan keaton, Naperville Sun, "Keaton: It's a whole different world in cyberspace, where tiny toy soldiers and replica WWII trucks can make someone's day," 14 July 2018
Flea Market Fundraiser Stop by, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and browse antiques, collectibles and bargains.

— mary lou cruz, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park area events, July 11-21," 10 July 2018
The new location also will have seasonal boils from shrimp to crawfish and a New Orleans-style retail area selling curios, collectibles and specialty food items.

— joyce smith, kansascity, "Beignets, gumbo & more: City Market cafe adding Westport location," 25 June 2018

Origin and Etymology of collectible

see ²collect

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 1953

in the meaning defined above

See Words from the same year

COLLECTIBLE Defined for English Language Learners

collectible

adjective

Definition of collectible for English Language Learners

: good for a collection : considered valuable by collectors

collectible

noun

Definition of collectible for English Language Learners

: something that is considered valuable by collectors and usually kept as part of a group of similar things : a collectible thing

COLLECTIBLE Defined for Kids

collectible

adjective col·lect·ible \ kə-ˈlek-tə-bəl \

Definition of collectible for Students

: considered valuable by collectors

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