collectible
or col·lect·a·ble
[ kuh-lek-tuh-buhl ]
/ kəˈlɛk tə bəl /
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adjective
capable of being collected.
noun
an object suitable for a collection, originally a work of fine art or an antique, now including also any of a wide variety of items collected as a hobby, for display, or as an investment whose value may appreciate.
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OTHER WORDS FROM collectible
non·col·lect·a·ble, adjectivenon·col·lect·i·ble, adjectivepre·col·lect·a·ble, adjectivepre·col·lect·i·ble, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use collectible in a sentence
The co-owner of Metropolis Collectables, Vincent has Wolverine mutton chops, a Tony Stark goatee, and Lex Luthor swagger.
The Holy Grail of Comic Books Hid in Plain Site at New York Comic Con|Sujay Kumar|October 14, 2014|DAILY BEASTSeveral valuable collectables are missing, including statues of historical icons like Tutankhamun and Nefertiti.