Collectable Meaning in English
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kəˈlɛktəbl̩
kuh-LEK-tuh-buhl
kəlˈɛktəbəl
kuh-LEK-tuh-buhl
Definition
Something that is worth collecting because it is interesting, valuable, or rare, often as a hobby. It can also describe an object designed to be part of a collection.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly for items like stamps, coins, toys, art, or cards. Sometimes spelled 'collectible' in US English (both correct). It is both a noun and an adjective. Not to be confused with 'collected' (already gathered).
Spanish: coleccionablePortuguese (BR): colecionávelPortuguese (PT): colecionávelChinese (Simplified): 可收藏品Chinese (Traditional): 可收藏品Hindi: संग्रहणीयArabic: قابل للجمعBengali: সংগ্রহযোগ্যRussian: коллекционный предмет - коллекционныйJapanese: コレクターズアイテム - コレクション向きVietnamese: đồ sưu tầm - có thể sưu tầmKorean: 수집품 - 수집가치가 있는Turkish: koleksiyonluk - koleksiyon eşyasıUrdu: قابلِ جمع - کلکٹیبل (چیز)Indonesian: vật sưu tầm - có thể sưu tầm
Example Sentences
This toy is very collectable.
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Stamps can be collectable if they are rare.
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I bought a collectable coin at the market.
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Old comic books are highly collectable these days.
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That action figure is a limited edition collectable.
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Some people see sneakers as collectable items, not just shoes.
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