figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn 

: a small carved or molded figure : statuette

Synonyms

• figure
• statuette

Examples of figurine in a Sentence

his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought

Recent Examples on the Web

Lego Disney Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s Camping Trip $25 $25 Buy on Walgreens $25 Young kids will love this classic Disney toy featuring Mickey and Minnie figurines. —Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024

Ryan’s mother, Tammi Larsen, told Dateline that some of his favorite things include Matchbox cars, army figurines, and Legos. —Anna Turning, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024

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

Kids Definition

figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfig-(y)ə-ˈrēn 

: a small carved or molded figure