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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Yang grew up watching the classic 1980s cartoon with his brother and then reenacted the Turtles’ adventures with their action figures. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025 Other Wednesday dolls and action figures have previously been released by such toys and collectibles companies as Mattel and Mezco. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 Any film that is adapted from a game or toy, including video games, board games, dolls, and action figures. Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 May 2025 There has been a rise in popularity of using AI to create viral images, from turning your dog into a human, to turning yourself or your pet into an action figure. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 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 19 Aug. 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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