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collectible

collectible

22 4.1
A thing people collect because it is interesting or valuable, like cards
  • noun
  • /kəˈlɛktəbl/
translation icon : objeto de colección
  • Math books are collectibles that you can use to learn.

Math books are collectibles that you can use to learn.

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Examples

  • Modern mass produced collectibles are almost always terrible investments.

  • So this middle aisle here is filled with cases, with collectibles and such.

  • So people do just own, like, collectible things.

  • Just a lot of little collectible stuff up in here yes, the signs.

  • So we create designs, we make collectible pieces.

  • Also, math books are a collectible that do more than just sit there.

  • Probably a lot of good collectibles in here.

  • The shop was packed with collectibles, some of them clearly valuable antiques.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Collectibles from elsewhere in the world are also available at the Tucson show.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The early models are highly sought-after collectibles among car enthusiasts.

Synonyms

collector's item
vscollectible
11 5.4

An object that people want to keep because it is rare and valuable

is broader and covers items collected for interest or general value
curio
vscollectible
7 8.4

An unusual small object people collect because it is interesting, often from trips or old shops

is used for items collected for general interest or perceived value
collectable
vscollectible
  • UK
4.2

An object that people keep and show, like stamps or toys

is the alternative spelling for the same meaning

How Collectible

rare coin
2 5.8
collectible
22 4.1

Surface Forms

collectible singular
collectibles plural

Etymology

Collectible comes from collect, from the Latin parts com- 'together' and legere 'gather', just like collection or collector. So, a collectible is an item people 'gather' into a collection because it is interesting or has value.