action figure

noun

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

Examples of action figure in a Sentence

a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes
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Long thought dead, Greta returns to the mix to chop it up with Luke, bringing two of the most legendary ’90s action figures together for the very first time. Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025 The Chargers set the bar among a throwback action figure commercial, a Mario Kart parody and an ad for a prescription drug. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 At the start of April, an influx of action figures started appearing on social media sites including LinkedIn and X. Kate O'Flaherty, Wired News, 1 May 2025 Hard plastic toys Yes, small plastic toys like Legos or action figures can be cleaned in the washing machine. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for action figure

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of action figure was in 1950

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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/action%20figure. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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action figure

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