collectible
collectible — adjective
1. describing an object that people value and want to add to a personal collection,
describing an object that people value and want to add to a personal collection, because of its age, rarity, beauty, or sentimental interest
Paloma found a set of antique spoons that were highly collectible among Victorian-era enthusiasts.
be + highly collectible + among [group]
The comic books from the 1970s had become collectible items worth thousands of dollars.
collectible + noun (items / stamps / coins)
Feng keeps a display case for the collectible limited-edition porcelain figurines he finds at weekend markets.
Jiwoo's grandmother gave her a box of collectible stamps from the 1960s featuring rare space-themed series.
Not every old toy is collectible — only those in good condition with original packaging.
- collectable
alternative spelling, more common in British English
- valuable
broader term — implies monetary worth, not just hobby interest
- disposable
meant to be thrown away, not kept
文法句型
collectible + noun
be + collectible
用法筆記
Often paired with the adverb 'highly' to indicate strong desirability among collectors. The noun modified is typically a type of object people collect as a hobby (stamps, coins, toys, figurines).
常見錯誤
2. describing a debt, fee, or other sum of money that must be paid according to a l
describing a debt, fee, or other sum of money that must be paid according to a legal or contractual obligation
The invoice showed a collectible balance of three hundred dollars due by Friday.
collectible + [amount] + due by [date]
Wei reviewed the list of collectible accounts that the company needed to pursue.
collectible + accounts / debts
The lawyer explained that the back rent was collectible from the tenant under the lease.
Any fee that remains unpaid after thirty days becomes immediately collectible under the new policy.
- payable
more common in general accounting; 'payable' emphasizes the payer's obligation, while 'collectible' emphasizes the recipient's right to demand payment
- receivable
standard accounting term for amounts owed to a business
- noncollectible
cannot be legally demanded or recovered
- uncollectible
unable to be collected in practice
文法句型
collectible + noun (debt, amount, account)
be + collectible
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in financial, accounting, and legal documents. Commonly appears in phrases such as 'accounts collectible,' 'collectible debt,' and 'collectible amount.' Not found in everyday conversation.
常見錯誤
collectible — noun
1. an object that people enjoy collecting as a hobby, such as stamps, coins, toys,
an object that people enjoy collecting as a hobby, such as stamps, coins, toys, or figurines, often because it is rare, old, or interesting
Lakshmi has been buying vintage jewellery and rare coins at estate sales for over twenty years.
buying + [specific collectible types]
The auction house specializes in rare collectibles such as vintage watches and signed books.
Bilal's favourite collectibles are the matchbox cars his uncle gave him as a child.
Chidi turned his childhood hobby into a business by selling collectibles online.
Limited-edition action figures gain value, while a worn teddy bear holds only sentimental worth.
- collectable
alternative spelling, more common in British English
- curio
an unusual or rare object valued specifically for its curiosity or oddity
文法句型
collectible(s) + verb
buy / sell + collectibles