action figure

noun

: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy

Synonyms of action figure

• doll
• puppet

Examples of action figure in a Sentence

a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes

Recent Examples on the Web

Along the walls is limited-edition Clash of Clans merchandise, including a Hog Rider action figure, skeleton stickers and limited-edition mugs and T-shirts. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026

Born in London, Nolan fell in love with movies as a child and began making short videos with his action figures. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Joe is the popular action figure line launched in mid-1960s as a realistic soldier toy but was relaunched into its modern incarnation in the 1980s. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

In a unique spin on the company’s Masters of the Universe action figure line, this year’s SDCC exclusive is the Masters of the Universe Chronicles Gym Bro Skeletor, which references a memorable moment from the new live-action MOTU movie. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for action figure

• reconfigure
• configure
• disfigure
• prefigure

Kids Definition

action figure

noun

: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy