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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Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams is entering the realm of high-end collectibles with a 12-inch scale Hot Toys action figure. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Several dozen people sat at folding tables facing Hageman’s lectern; a woman in the row ahead of me fiddled with military action figures. Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025 When Heid asked for an Xbox or action figure for Christmas, Arch asked for a jersey or football. Grace Raynor, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025 The company has already announced that a host of action figures is in the works. Mike Snider, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for action figure

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Sep. 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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