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

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.
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Adjective
Imaginative, collectible character toothbrushes are designed for little hands, with interchangeable brush heads that let kids keep their favorite character while replacing the brush as needed. ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Inspired by the unconventional materials and craftsmanship of studio jewelry, the couple fell in love with art jewelry as collectible material culture. Livia Caligor, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
JapanLA was auctioning the rarest Sonny Angels for hundreds of dollars, and that started bothering some fans of the chubby, pantless collectibles. Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The auction houses are experiencing soaring activities in the luxury category and according to an ArtTactic report, collectibles such as watches, design and memorabilia grew by 25 percent in the first half of 2026. Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for collectible

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

Time Traveler
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 7 Sep. 2026.

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