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

Sánchez said her income comes from selling collectible and vintage items as well as speaking and consulting work. —Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025

Our cars, first of all, are collectible. —Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025

Noun

Charming shops, including Bell Treasures, Dirt Road Treasures, and A Little Bit of Everything, wow with unique finds that range from nostalgic collectibles to retro clothing and shoes to classic home décor. —Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025

There will also be almost daily drops of rare Labubu collectibles, produced by How2Work, via a raffle system. —Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 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