Word
collectable
Phoneticscol·lectable
UK/kəlˈɛktəbəl/
Definition
adj. worth keeping because people who collect things want it and it may become more valuable over time.
adj. describing an object valued by collectors for rarity, condition, or cultural interest, often with expected growth in monetary worth.
Examples
“These old coins are collectable and worth some money.”
“She keeps every first-edition book in perfect condition because first editions are highly collectable.”
“Although mass-produced in the 1990s, the hand-painted figures remained collectable decades later due to limited surviving sets in mint condition.”
Examples
simple
“These old coins are collectable and worth some money.”
contextual
“She keeps every first-edition book in perfect condition because first editions are highly collectable.”
complex
“Although mass-produced in the 1990s, the hand-painted figures remained collectable decades later due to limited surviving sets in mint condition.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “collectable” in context.
Verb
01. become collectable
“Many ordinary toys become collectable after twenty years.”
verb + adj
02. consider collectable
“Dealers consider early models particularly collectable.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. extremely collectable
“Those limited-run sneakers are extremely collectable among teenagers.”
adv + adj
04. highly collectable
“First-edition prints in mint condition are highly collectable.”
adv + adj
Noun
05. collectable card
“She keeps her most valuable collectable card in a protective case.”
adj + noun
06. collectable coin
“He bought a rare collectable coin at the auction.”
adj + noun
07. collectable edition
“The publisher released a limited collectable edition of the novel.”
adj + noun
08. collectable item
“Always check the condition before buying any collectable item.”
adj + noun
09. collectable stamp
“This 1960s collectable stamp could be worth hundreds.”
adj + noun
10. collectable toy
“The original robot is now a sought-after collectable toy.”
adj + noun
11. a potentially collectable item
“Store it carefully; it is a potentially collectable item.”
12. become collectable over time
“Most mass-produced figures will never become collectable over time.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; also common after 'be' or 'become'.
Real-World Examples
“In other words, these vintage kicks were highly collectable, a pristine example of the very first Air Maxes that dropped two decades ago.” Etymology
From collect + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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