collectibles
English meaning: Collectibles
Definition
An object which someone might want to collect.
Example
“She keeps her collectibles in a locked glass cabinet.”
Another example: “The convention featured a hall full of rare sports collectibles.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral and common; objects valued and sought by collectors, such as coins, stamps, or memorabilia. Frequent in hobby, retail, and auction contexts. Plural of 'collectible' (also spelled 'collectable', chiefly UK).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'collect' (from Latin 'colligere', to gather together) plus '-ible'; the noun use is chiefly 20th-century American.
Synonyms
- memorabilia
- antiques
- keepsakes
- curios
Related Words
- antiques
- collectible
- autograph
- matchbox
- memorabilia
- auctions
- sideshow
- ebay
- toys
- unlock
Common Collocations
- rare collectibles
- vintage collectibles
- limited-edition collectibles
- sports collectibles
- valuable collectibles
- collectibles market
Word Forms
collectible (n/adj); collectibles (pl.); collect (v); collector (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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Language information
- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
- Speakers
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