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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Graphic designer Joey Donatelli is the illustrator behind the Trixie Cosmetic action figure. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025 Andy's Frozen Custard, a Midwest custard chain, shared an action figure of their mascot Hugh on Monday. Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025 In a curious move, Bandai Spirits has announced a new upcoming Char Aznable action figure from Mobile Suit Gundam. Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Toy Story saw a happy-go-lucky cowboy figurine named Woody (Tom Hanks) have his world shaken up when his owner Andy (John Morris) received a cool, brand new action figure by the name of Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). Angela Andaloro, People.com, 28 Mar. 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 22 May. 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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