figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn How to pronounce figurine (audio)
: a small carved or molded figure : statuette

Examples of figurine in a Sentence

his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought
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Each of the 18 different toys come with a figurine and stickers so they can be customized. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024 Products include collectable cards, figurines and clothes. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 Collectible figurines will be part of the Frosty Frights kids' meals as well. Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024 Metal figurines are a surefire way to take your holiday decor to the next level while honoring the specific themes. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for figurine 

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

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of figurine was in 1844

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“Figurine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figurine. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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figurine

noun
fig·​u·​rine ˌfig-(y)ə-ˈrēn How to pronounce figurine (audio)
: a small carved or molded figure

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