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

Animal figurines, old postcards, miniature sculptures and other unexpected objects can add personality without overwhelming a room. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

The first products were canned tuna and sardines, olives, some figurines, and some ceramics. — Paula De La Cruz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The Google animation comes after the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a new Jimothy figurine on July 21. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Luverne, which thanks to a local collector claims to have more of the decorative figurines than people, now boasts the world's tallest nutcracker too. — ABC News, 21 July 2026

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

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

Kids Definition

figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfig-(y)ə-ˈrēn 

: a small carved or molded figure