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

Known for its diamond-and-oil-infused Baby Jeeter five-packs, often rolled in kief and packed in collectible glass jars, the company has built a cult following and a premium reputation. —Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

The monogram appeared on fleece jackets, collectible cereal bowls, a limited edition Courrier Lozine 110 travel trunk, and more. —Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 25 June 2025

Noun

In 2019, Lung struck a licensing deal with Pop Mart, transforming his monsters into collectibles, and eventually inspiring a fashion frenzy. —Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

The Summer 2025 issue, meanwhile, a split cover of F1 stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and Lewis Hamilton, is being touted as a print collectible. —Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 27 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