figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn 

: a small carved or molded figure : statuette

Synonyms

• figure
• statuette

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

Compare the kerfuffle over Ulta’s lipstick figurines with Ferrari’s similar partnership with Hot Wheels, which produced no discernible outrage at all. —Faran Krentcil, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025

That is because his Chinese manufacturer who makes his collector figurines is absorbing most but not all of the cost of the 145% U.S. tariffs. —Emily Feng, NPR, 8 May 2025

These additions join Rococo-style mirrors, gold vermeil figurines, and even a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy that sits on the table behind the Resolute Desk. —Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025

Not According to Top Design Experts Lastly, those precious teddy figurines and 1980s to early-2000s bisque porcelain head collector dolls that have been sitting in the corner of your attic? —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 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