figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn How to pronounce figurine (audio)
Synonyms of figurinenext
: a small carved or molded figure : statuette

Examples of figurine in a Sentence

his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought
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Pare down the amount of figurines on display or keep them covered in a glass display case or cabinet. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 The reel revealed the couple also had their very own winter village set up, complete with a skating rink that has moving figurines, a tavern, a Dairy Queen and a dress shop with mannequins in the window. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025 My parents had dog figurines from England. David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025 That bulky lawnmower, giant snowman figurine, and last summer's pool equipment can quickly fill the garage. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for figurine

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of figurine was in 1844

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“Figurine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figurine. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.

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figurine

noun
fig·​u·​rine ˌfig-(y)ə-ˈrēn How to pronounce figurine (audio)
: a small carved or molded figure

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