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

Seconds later, emerald green water began to flow from the swans, merman and other water-spraying figurines that make the 168-year-old monument a popular selfie spot. —Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026

To identify an authentic Lladró figurine, look for the Lladró logo on the piece's base. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026

But the figurine’s nakedness could have been more practical than erotic – to show bodily changes during pregnancy, for instance. —Anna Swartwood House, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026

Seasonal items, such as Christmas decor or Easter eggs and bunnies, are popular along with a wide variety of plates, mugs, figurines and garden pottery. —Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 26 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