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

Across the 260 objects, ivory figurines such as the mammoth carried more information-dense markings than those on the tools, the researchers say. —Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2026

One of Ariel's favorite gifts was an anime figurine and Sour Patch Kids candy. —Pat Harvey, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026

These cheery figurines are about four inches tall, and add a pop of color to your living room or Easter table. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026

King cakes are baked without a center and have a small, plastic baby figurine in the middle. —Chris Sims, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 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

• 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