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doll

noun

ˈdäl How to pronounce doll (audio)
ˈdȯl
Synonyms of dollnext
1
: a small-scale figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
2
a(1)
: a pretty but often empty-headed young woman
(2)
: woman
c
: an attractive person
dollish
ˈdä-lish How to pronounce doll (audio)
ˈdȯ-
adjective
dollishly adverb
dollishness noun

Examples of doll in a Sentence

My aunt collects porcelain dolls. there was a row of dolls along the shelf in the bedroom
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For example, this magical Barbie doll is 35% off while this Crayola art board is 60% off. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 30 Nov. 2025 The doll’s sparkly dress closely resembles the style worn in the brand new movie. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025 With a keen eye for color coordination and design, Deyla created dresses for her dolls. Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025 Featuring Marthino Lio as the leading role, the main plot navigates a fresh mystery of a haunting clown-doll entity. Felicia Melody, Variety, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doll

Word History

Etymology

probably from Doll, nickname for Dorothy

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of doll was in 1693

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“Doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doll. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

doll

noun
ˈdäl How to pronounce doll (audio)
ˈdȯl
1
: a small figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
2
a
: a pretty young woman
b
: an attractive person

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