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
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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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
While the spirits themselves maintain their original formula — which own its sunset-nodding color to pink grapefruit — its packaging is replete with a collectible gift box as well.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 July 2024
Karen Idelson, Variety, 11 July 2024
The market, which operates the second Sunday of every month, features vendors who deal in quality furniture, second-hand home and garden items and beautiful vintage clothing, jewelry and collectibles.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024
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Adjective
According to a news release, at around 12:30 p.m. on July 3, the Springfield Police Department’s (SPD) Crime Reduction Unit served a search warrant at the Brick Builders storefront, a store that sells collectible toys, located at 1133 Willamette Street in Eugene.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
While the spirits themselves maintain their original formula — which own its sunset-nodding color to pink grapefruit — its packaging is replete with a collectible gift box as well.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 July 2024
Noun
His face adorns countless items of apparel and collectibles.
—Karen Idelson, Variety, 11 July 2024
The market, which operates the second Sunday of every month, features vendors who deal in quality furniture, second-hand home and garden items and beautiful vintage clothing, jewelry and collectibles.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024
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“Collectible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collectible. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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