Collectibles
/kəˈlɛktəbəlz/
Definitions
Items sought after by collectors, often having monetary or sentimental value.
/kəˈlɛktəbəlz/
Items gathered for their value or interest.
His prized collectibles included vintage comic books and rare coins.
💡 Simply: Collectibles are things people love to gather and keep, like old toys or stamps. They're often valuable or remind someone of special memories.
👶 For kids: Things people collect, like special toys or cool rocks!
More Examples
The antique shop was filled with fascinating collectibles.
How It's Used
"The auction house specialized in rare collectibles, attracting bidders from around the world."
"He spent his weekends browsing antique shops, adding to his impressive collection of collectibles."
Derived from "collect," meaning to gather or accumulate, ultimately from Latin "colligere" (to gather together). The suffix "-ible" indicates something capable of being collected.
The word's usage has increased significantly with the rise of collector markets and online auction sites.
Memory tip
Think 'collect' + 'able' – things that are able to be collected.