bobblehead doll

noun

bob·​ble·​head doll ˈbä-bəl-ˌhed- How to pronounce bobblehead doll (audio)
: a doll having a head that makes repeated bobbing movements

Examples of bobblehead doll in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The ticket windows were closed, but the nearby poster still promoted the Angels’ 2023 giveaways, including a Shohei Ohtani bobblehead doll, an Ohtani bag, an Ohtani T-shirt and an Ohtani blanket. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2024 Saturday: Fernando bobblehead doll giveaway Sunday: Fernando 1981 World Series replica ring giveaway Clayton Kershaw Clayton Kershaw is expected to return to the rotation tonight against Colorado. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023 And on the eve of the release of a bobblehead doll commemorating his 44 1/3-inning scoreless streak from last year, Gallen pushed his latest run of shutout baseball to 21 2/3 innings. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2023 This season’s giveaways will include a Trevor Hoffman replica jersey, a Juan Soto bobblehead doll, a Padres-and-their-pets calendar and a Joe Musgrove bucket hat. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2023 The 2002 silver medalist in the giant slalom and men’s combined broached the idea during an interview scheduled to air this weekend on In Depth with Graham Bensinger, in which Bensinger pointed to a bobblehead doll of Bob Baffert, an American trainer whose horses have won three Kentucky Derbies. Reid Singer, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2014 The Indians have recognized Adams before, including his own bobblehead doll in 2006, and in ceremonies for his 30th anniversary in 2003 and his 3,000th game in 2011. Tim Warsinskey, cleveland, 3 Feb. 2023 Among other deals, shooting guard Johnny Juzang had his own bobblehead doll, receiver Kam Brown scored a deal with Mercedes-Benz and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson recently announced a deal with Crocs as part of his growing portfolio. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2022 Yes, guests will receive a bobblehead doll featuring the couple holding hands. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bobblehead doll was in 1963

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“Bobblehead doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobblehead%20doll. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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