Synonyms

collectible

American

[kuh-lek-tuh-buhl] / kəˈlɛk tə bəl /

Or collectable

adjective

capable of being collected. collected. collect.

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 collected collect as a hobby, for display, or as an investment whose value may appreciate.

Other Word Forms

noncollectable adjective
noncollectible adjective
precollectable adjective
precollectible adjective

Etymology

Origin of collectible

First recorded in 1640–50; collect ¹ + -ible

Example Sentences

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It’s quite possible the meals, which come with specialty condiments such as a “Spicy Saja Sauce” and a mustard-flavored “Demon Sauce,” along with a collectible card pack, may end up selling out.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

But only about $150 million is collectible, since some tax debts are outside of the three-year statute of limitations and some cannabis businesses are no longer operating.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

"We got a big target on our back in this trading card, collectible world now," owner Duy Pham told CBS News after the burglary.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

AMC, for instance, sold more than $50 million worth of merchandise, much of which was collectible buckets in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

She herself did nothing to help but rather talked on the phone, occasionally pausing to yell, "That's very collectible," or "Be careful with the fish, I'm pretty sure the female is pregnant."

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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