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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There was a pop-up shop decorated to look like a cozy British cottage full of holiday gifts, a scarf bar and Bloomingdale’s signature Big Brown plush collectible bear donned a plaid scarf.

From The Wall Street Journal

Trading cards and collectibles, like bullion and coins, were standouts, the company said.

From MarketWatch

The company has been working to improve the quality of goods on its platform over the past several years, including trying to build out its clothing business to keep up with its collectibles business.

From The Wall Street Journal

Funko secured select licensing rights for “KPop” last year and moved to quickly develop and manufacture a line of collectible vinyl figures based on the movie’s characters.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the company has worked to improve the quality of products and authenticity of sellers, its collectibles business has become a bigger driver of growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

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