rag doll

noun

1

: a stuffed usually painted cloth doll

2

Ragdoll

ˈrag-ˌdäl   

-ˌdȯl

or ragdoll [former trademark] : any of a breed of large, blue-eyed domestic cats that have a long, silky coat with a colorpoint pattern and that typically become limp when picked up or held

Examples of rag doll in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Founded in Milwaukee in 1887 by seven Eder brothers, the business originally made pillows, felt pennants, rag dolls, and hunting jackets. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 26 June 2026

The ballad was inspired by Cusack's character in the franchise, the cowgirl rag doll Jessie. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 June 2026

Alvarado might have gotten away with some hard contact when initiating the box out, but Wembanyama may have gotten away with a flagrant foul after wrapping both of his arms near Alvarado's neck and tossing him like a rag doll. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026

The video is a compilation of memorable Toy Story moments featuring the fan-favorite cowgirl rag doll Jessie, who was introduced in the series' second installment in 1999. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for rag doll

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale

Kids Definition

rag doll

noun

: a cloth doll that is stuffed and usually painted