collectible

Or col·lect·a·ble

[kuh-lek-tuh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being collected. collected. collect.

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of collectible¹

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

Example Sentences

More than 350 collectibles vendors will display, buy, sell and trade wares across sports, Pokémon, Disney and other trading card games along with comics, toys and art.

From Los Angeles Times

Although they are mainly marketed as adult collectibles and fashion accessories, with some even stating they're only suitable for those over 15 on the box, they're very popular with young people and children.

From BBC

Among them are the U.S. office of Moose Toys, an Australian maker of collectible mini-figures.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Davies, her husband Lance Hodgson and Juno recently appeared on BBC show The Travelling Auctioneers, selling unwanted collectibles and heirlooms, to pay for her treatment.

From BBC

McKillips says Chuck’s Arcade “is appealing to the collectible market,” betting large on grown-ups being drawn to its plethora of claw machines.

From Los Angeles Times

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