Collectables: meaning, definitions and examples

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collectables

[ kəˈlɛktəb(ə)lz ]

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items for collecting

Collectables are items that people seek out and acquire as part of a hobby. These items can range from stamps and coins to action figures and vintage cars.

Synonyms

collectibles, items for collecting

Examples of usage

Jane's collection of collectables includes rare coins and antique dolls.
Tom spent hours at the flea market searching for new collectables to add to his collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "collectables" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colecionáveis

🇮🇳 संग्रहणीय वस्तुएँ

🇩🇪 Sammelobjekte

🇮🇩 koleksi

🇺🇦 колекційні предмети

🇵🇱 kolekcjonerskie przedmioty

🇯🇵 収集品

🇫🇷 objets de collection

🇪🇸 coleccionables

🇹🇷 koleksiyonluk eşyalar

🇰🇷 수집품

🇸🇦 العناصر القابلة للجمع

🇨🇿 sběratelské předměty

🇸🇰 zberateľské predmety

🇨🇳 收藏品

🇸🇮 zbirateljski predmeti

🇮🇸 safngripir

🇰🇿 жинауға болатын заттар

🇬🇪 საგროვებელი ნივთები

🇦🇿 koleksiya edilən əşyalar

🇲🇽 coleccionables

Word origin

The term 'collectables' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the verb 'collect' with the addition of the suffix '-able'. People have been collecting items of interest for centuries, with the concept of collectables evolving over time to include a wide variety of objects.