collectible

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adjective

col·​lect·​ible kə-ˈlek-tə-bəl How to pronounce collectible (audio)
variants or less commonly collectable
Synonyms of collectiblenext
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 How to pronounce collectible (audio)

collectible

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noun (1)

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.

collectibility

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noun (2)

col·​lect·​ibil·​i·​ty
variants or collectability
kə-ˌlek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce collectibility (audio)
plural -es
: the quality or state of being collectible or readily exchangeable for money
the collectibility of the debt

Examples of collectible in a Sentence

Adjective The shop sells antiques and various collectible items. Noun (1) She displays her collectibles in a glass case.
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The Golden Arches introduced the first collectible pails back in 1986. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Audit Accounts Receivable Audit whether receivables are actually collectible. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
The collectibles industry, once a niche hobby, has boomed since the pandemic with the help of marketing that emphasizes huge potential monetary wins. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Filled with plushies and collectibles from popular franchises such as Pokémon, the franchise’s arcades typically have more than 30 claw machines in its stores, its website said. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for collectible

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

collect entry 2 + -ible

Noun (1)

derivative of collectible entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (1)

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of collectible was in 1874

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“Collectible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collectible. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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