figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn 

: a small carved or molded figure : statuette

Synonyms of figurine

• doll
• sculpture
• statuette
• figure

Examples of figurine in a Sentence

his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought

Recent Examples on the Web

This sale has quick-build Lego sets, including this pirate ship that comes with multiple figurines and accessories, along with this F1 set that recreates a McLaren Race Car. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025

Baccarat, whose crystal creations range from chandeliers and Champagne glasses to jewelry pieces, vessels and figurines, was an early pioneer of hospitality branding, entering into the arena in 2003 with three Baccarat bars, one of which is in Japan. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025

In the entryway, a red, green, and yellow Tibetan cabinet provides the perfect resting place for Santa figurines and a small metal Christmas tree. —Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Nov. 2025

Add brass deer figurines and tall brass candlesticks. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Italian figurina, from figura "shape, figure entry 1" (going back to Latin figūra) + -ina, feminine of -ino, diminutive suffix (going back to Latin -īnus, suffix of appurtenance)

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for figurine

• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene
• caesarean

Kids Definition

figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfig-(y)ə-ˈrēn 

: a small carved or molded figure