col·lect·ible
kə-ˈlek-tə-bəl 
variants
or less commonly collectable
1
: suitable for being collected
collectible coins
collectible figurines
2
: due for present payment : payable
collectible credit card bills
variants
or less commonly collectable
: an object that is collected by fanciers
especially
: one other than such traditionally collectible items as art, stamps, coins, and antiques
The dolls are collectibles.
Examples of collectible in a Sentence
Adjective
The shop sells antiques and various collectible items.
Noun
She displays her collectibles in a glass case.
Recent Examples on the Web
Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The British Royal Mint unveiled a new collectible coin on Monday (Feb. 26) honoring late pop icon George Michael.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2024
Jeni's Ice Creams is including collectible eclipse glasses with online orders of its Punk Stargonaut collection now through Wednesday and at its retail stores starting Friday and while supplies last.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2024
Recent albums including Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday 2 and Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter are each sold with various collectible album covers and available in multiple colored vinyl formats.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
The set includes the album on two black vinyl LPs, along with collectible gatefold and sleeves.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
Of the latter amount, $54 million of the revenue was attributed to collectible sales, which AMC’s specialty popcorn containers are a part of.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Fans can also purchase VIP packages, which may include premium tickets, meet and greet and photo ops with Jackson, pre-show VIP lounge, collectible VIP concert tickets and more.
—The Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2024
The brand launched a collaboration with the blog to promote new collectible colors such as Desert Sage and Cream.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2024
The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2024
Sports collectibles transformed from what was once primarily a hobby for enthusiasts to a massive industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching a global market value of $26 billion in 2021, per MarketDecipher, which expects that to surge to over $227 billion by 2032.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
Fans flock to stores on release day to do the unthinkable: purchase physical copies of her albums that come in multiple collectible versions.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
The more fluid and feminine-leaning side of me tends to consider a watch as an accent to an outfit (as an item of fashion), while the more standard-issue American-dude side of me tends to geek out over specs, performance, condition and price (as a functional item or a collectible).
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
These unique digital certificates act as fingerprints, permanently attached to a wide array of digital creations, from captivating artwork and soul-stirring music to intricate virtual lands and exclusive collectibles.
—Kyle Russell, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
Other digital collectibles some fans can receive include Vinyl For Life, which gives fans first-edition vinyl of Church’s catalog and a copy of every new piece of vinyl released going forward, including all color variants.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024
This collectible plushie is part of the brand’s Fantasy Squad line and is machine washable.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
The Funko comes in a collectible box, which has a photo of the singer-songwriter and one of her many inspiring Dolly-ism quotes on the back.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Take for instance its highly collectible Mystère clocks where the clock face appears to float within its frame or the groundbreaking Masse Mysterieuse timepiece, where the entire movement, which doubled as a rotor, seemed to spin midair on the wrist.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The British Royal Mint unveiled a new collectible coin on Monday (Feb. 26) honoring late pop icon George Michael.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2024
Jeni's Ice Creams is including collectible eclipse glasses with online orders of its Punk Stargonaut collection now through Wednesday and at its retail stores starting Friday and while supplies last.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2024
Recent albums including Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday 2 and Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter are each sold with various collectible album covers and available in multiple colored vinyl formats.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
The set includes the album on two black vinyl LPs, along with collectible gatefold and sleeves.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
Of the latter amount, $54 million of the revenue was attributed to collectible sales, which AMC’s specialty popcorn containers are a part of.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Fans can also purchase VIP packages, which may include premium tickets, meet and greet and photo ops with Jackson, pre-show VIP lounge, collectible VIP concert tickets and more.
—The Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2024
The brand launched a collaboration with the blog to promote new collectible colors such as Desert Sage and Cream.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2024
Noun
Browse more than 200 dealers of antiques, vintage jewelry, primitives, garden and architectural elements, mid-century collectibles, memorabilia, Americana and retro/vintage furniture.
—The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2024
Sports collectibles transformed from what was once primarily a hobby for enthusiasts to a massive industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching a global market value of $26 billion in 2021, per MarketDecipher, which expects that to surge to over $227 billion by 2032.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
Fans flock to stores on release day to do the unthinkable: purchase physical copies of her albums that come in multiple collectible versions.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
The more fluid and feminine-leaning side of me tends to consider a watch as an accent to an outfit (as an item of fashion), while the more standard-issue American-dude side of me tends to geek out over specs, performance, condition and price (as a functional item or a collectible).
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
These unique digital certificates act as fingerprints, permanently attached to a wide array of digital creations, from captivating artwork and soul-stirring music to intricate virtual lands and exclusive collectibles.
—Kyle Russell, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
Other digital collectibles some fans can receive include Vinyl For Life, which gives fans first-edition vinyl of Church’s catalog and a copy of every new piece of vinyl released going forward, including all color variants.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024
This collectible plushie is part of the brand’s Fantasy Squad line and is machine washable.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
The Funko comes in a collectible box, which has a photo of the singer-songwriter and one of her many inspiring Dolly-ism quotes on the back.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024
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“Collectible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collectible. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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