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collectable

British  
/ kəˈlɛktəbəl /

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. any object regarded as being of interest to a collector

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"I think that's where we're seeing this step change and that emphasis on items that are very desirable, collectable and also increasing in price," Taylor said.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Appearing on the Autotrader website, it has been described as "a once-in-a-lifetime collectable for fans of the show".

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

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

Swifties snapped up 1.2 million copies on wax - at least in part because the star released eight collectable variants of the record.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

All tax bills are due and collectable on presentation, but this is never enforced.

From Business Hints for Men and Women by Calhoun, Alfred Rochefort

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