collectible

American  

[kuh-lek-tuh-buhl] / kəˈlɛk tə bəl /

Or collectable

adjective

1. capable of being collected. collected. collect.

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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

Etymology

Origin of collectible

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

Example Sentences

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

The videogame retailer said sales of hardware, accessories and software declined, while collectibles revenue rose.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sales of hardware and software declined, while collectibles revenue grew to about a third of total sales.

From The Wall Street Journal

For millennials and Gen Z readers who worship collectibles like Labubus, friendship bracelets and butterfly hair clips, it’s natural that art direction would follow suit — sometimes with an ironic twist.

From Los Angeles Times

Others might be too wary of its potential value as a collectible to break open the packaging to the token itself, which carries instructions on how to access the online Remorse Portal to save Angus.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• beneficial
• costly
• expensive
• helpful
• important
• invaluable
• prized
• profitable
• relevant
• scarce
• treasured
• useful
• valued
• worthwhile