figurine
noun
fig·u·rine ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn 
: a small carved or molded figure : statuette
Synonyms
- figure
- statuette
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Example Sentences
his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought
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Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Another figurine wore a long white dress with a gun holster to represent Las Soldaderas, the women who accompanied male soldiers during the Mexican Revolution. San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 This gift box is full of Pearl River's best-sellers, including soap, chopsticks, candy and a lucky cat figurine. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 In June, the profile picture for the account was a photo of a racist figurine of a Black man's head as a piggy bank, Znidarsic-Nicosia said. Kayla Canne, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 This transforming turtle from Mattel turns into a hideout playset with four action levels, and includes a figurine of Minecraft’s main character, Steve, as well as a baby turtle. Lauren Gray, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2022 The songstress is the latest recording artist to collaborate with the wildly popular collectible toy brand for a figurine commemorating one of the biggest moments in her career thus far. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 12 Aug. 2022 Coffee table books, including some about cats, sit atop a small table, near a figurine of a sleeping cat. Faith Boirard, Molly Born, cleveland, 22 July 2022 Legends figurine that includes Wanda’s red magic around her wrists, which is set to be launched in April on Walmart. Nina Huang, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2021 See More
Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Another figurine wore a long white dress with a gun holster to represent Las Soldaderas, the women who accompanied male soldiers during the Mexican Revolution. San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 This gift box is full of Pearl River's best-sellers, including soap, chopsticks, candy and a lucky cat figurine. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 In June, the profile picture for the account was a photo of a racist figurine of a Black man's head as a piggy bank, Znidarsic-Nicosia said. Kayla Canne, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 This transforming turtle from Mattel turns into a hideout playset with four action levels, and includes a figurine of Minecraft’s main character, Steve, as well as a baby turtle. Lauren Gray, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2022 The songstress is the latest recording artist to collaborate with the wildly popular collectible toy brand for a figurine commemorating one of the biggest moments in her career thus far. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 12 Aug. 2022 Coffee table books, including some about cats, sit atop a small table, near a figurine of a sleeping cat. Faith Boirard, Molly Born, cleveland, 22 July 2022 Legends figurine that includes Wanda’s red magic around her wrists, which is set to be launched in April on Walmart. Nina Huang, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Italian figurina, from figura "shape, figure entry 1" (going back to Latin figūra) + -ina, feminine of -ino, diminutive suffix (going back to Latin -īnus, suffix of appurtenance)
First Known Use
1854, in the meaning defined above
figurines
noun
as in figures
a small statue his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- figures
- dolls
- sculptures
- statuettes
- models
- carvings
- dollies
- marionettes
- puppets
- busts
- figureheads
- mannequins
- hand puppets
- dummies
- manikins
- mannikins
- forms
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- colossi