collectible — worth collecting; having value as an item collectors seek
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: worth collecting; having value as an item collectors seek
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈlɛktəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandpa's old baseball cards turned out to be surprisingly collectible—worth more than his car!
- Some people think used chewing gum from celebrities is collectible, which is honestly a bit gross.
- The museum displays collectible artifacts from ancient civilizations.
collectible
ADJECTIVE[/kəˈlɛktəbəl/]
worth collecting; having value as an item collectors seek
He proudly displays his rare collectible baseball card in a glass case.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin colligere meaning 'to gather together', combining col- (together) and legere (to gather/choose).
Breakdown
col- (together) + lect (gather/choose) + -ible (capable of being)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandpa's old baseball cards turned out to be surprisingly collectible—worth more than his car!”
“Some people think used chewing gum from celebrities is collectible, which is honestly a bit gross.”
“The museum displays collectible artifacts from ancient civilizations.”
“Limited edition sneakers have become highly collectible in recent years.”
“He collects collectible spoons from every country he visits, which his wife finds utterly ridiculous.”
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