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

The doll and books will be packaged in a collectible box, designed to look like Slappy’s iconic house. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Supporters have argued that classic and collectible cars are generally driven far less than daily-use vehicles and make up a small share of California vehicles. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Noun

Sade’s apartment, a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind collectibles and vintage furniture in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, is full of cozy nooks—factor in bowls of spaghetti pomodoro, and it’s guaranteed to be a party. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

The new locations will carry toys, collectibles and gifts from brands and entertainment properties including LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Pokémon and KPop Demon Hunters. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

collect entry 2 + -ible

Noun

derivative of collectible entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1943, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing collectible

• collectible card
• collectible card game

Rhymes for collectible

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