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

Sitting atop the grandiose cake was a figurine of Slappy the Dummy. — Kat Tran october 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Surtain received the 1-inch figurine from a young boy during the Broncos’ training camp this offseason. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026

Amid lagging sales, retailers marked down the figurines, alienating collectors who want to see items appreciate in value. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Will’s father, Gary Messer, revealed that Harry had his own take on the figurine’s resemblance. — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 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

• acridine
• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene

Kids Definition

figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfig-(y)ə-ˈrēn 

: a small carved or molded figure