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

Nearly every shelf holds an interesting historic artifact, including everything from Chinese opium sets and pieces of Roman ruins to Egyptian glass figurines and an octopus pot from Greece. —Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Nov. 2025

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

On another, Mickey Mouse figurines are arranged as if eagerly awaiting her arrival. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025

Inside, figurines appear to shoot darts and a newspaper on the wall commemorates the sinking of the Titanic. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 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