collectible

1 of 2

adjective

col·​lect·​ible kə-ˈlek-tə-bəl How to pronounce collectible (audio)
variants or less commonly collectable
1
: suitable for being collected
collectible coins
collectible figurines
2
: due for present payment : payable
collectible credit card bills
collectibility noun
or less commonly collectability

collectible

2 of 2

noun

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
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Adjective
It’s packed with collectible mini characters from Pixar and Disney films, including Sully from Monsters Inc., Lotso from Toy Story 3, and Stitch from Lilo and Stitch. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 The pic is presented in Dolby Vision for the first time, the release from Titans of Cult—an elevated and premium brand for collectors—features four collectible art cards, an acrylic display stand, an enamel coin pin, and art by Matt Ryan Tobin. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
During the in-store holiday events hosted on Nov. 9, Nov. 29, Dec. 7 and Dec. 21-22, members of the free Target Circle loyalty program will get a free Berry the Bear collectible, while supplies last. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 Each bottle will be packaged in a collectible box with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Rob Samuels, eighth-generation distiller and managing director of Maker’s Mark; Shannon Arvin, president and CEO of Keeneland Racecourse; and artist Tyler Robertson. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for collectible 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

collect entry 2 + -ible

Noun

derivative of collectible entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of collectible was in 1660

Dictionary Entries Near collectible

Cite this Entry

“Collectible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collectible. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!