collectable

British

/ kəˈlɛktəbəl /

adjective

(of antiques, objets d'art, etc) of interest to a collector

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noun

any object regarded as being of interest to a collector

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The Royal Mint has unveiled the collectable in collaboration with the comic, celebrating the long-running children's favourite and his dog, Gnasher.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

With interest in them "growing and growing and growing", Hochman believes Oasis will become "one of the most collectable bands" in the long term.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

The Chinese retailer often sells the collectable toys in mystery "blind boxes".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

James Welsh, from Hampshire, sees his Labubu collectable as an investment, which he tells the BBC "could probably earn a fair bit of money two or three years down the line".

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

Perhaps some day blotters, blotting pads, and the like, may become collectable curios!

From Chats on Household Curios by Burgess, Fred. W. (Frederick William)

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