plural toys
1
a
: something for a child to play with
The children played with their toys.
a plush/stuffed toy
plastic/wooden/electronic toys
a bath toy
—often used before another nouna toy car
a toy store/company/maker
a large toy collection
b
: something resembling a child's toy especially in providing amusement or entertainment
a dog's chew toy
Among Greg Norman's toys is a 61-foot sportfishing boat …—
Austin Murphy
Austin Murphy2
: something that is or appears to be small
The duster, a simple aerial crop dusting plane, is a toy in comparison to Delta's fleet now.—Bianca Theodore
Bianca Theodore
especially
: a small animal (as of a small breed or variety) see also toy fox terrier, toy manchester terrier, toy poodle
3
: someone or something that can be toyed with
He's just her toy. = He's just a toy in her hands.
I'm referring to unilateral economic sanctions. This instrument of foreign policy has recently become a toy in the hands of our politicians …—Oscar Wyatt
Oscar Wyatt4
5
Scotland
: a headdress of linen or woolen hanging down over the shoulders and formerly worn by old women of the lower classes
Examples of toy in a Sentence
Please put away your toys.
He bought a new TV and a few other toys.
Her latest toy is a sports car.
Your car is just a toy compared to this truck.
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—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Every room features fun and quirky touches, from an oversized mural by Mexican artist Ivan Aguirre to an infinity mirror installation over the bed filled with traditional Mexican crafts called alebrijes and miniature toys.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The credit card purchases, most of which were itemized on city records as office supplies, included gifts and decorations for family birthday parties, women’s, men’s and children’s clothing; $19,000 in groceries, children’s toys, cosmetics, a bed linens, table cloths and home decorations.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Walking beside her cart was her 3-year-old son, proudly pushing his own toy cart through the crowded streets.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Every room features fun and quirky touches, from an oversized mural by Mexican artist Ivan Aguirre to an infinity mirror installation over the bed filled with traditional Mexican crafts called alebrijes and miniature toys.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The credit card purchases, most of which were itemized on city records as office supplies, included gifts and decorations for family birthday parties, women’s, men’s and children’s clothing; $19,000 in groceries, children’s toys, cosmetics, a bed linens, table cloths and home decorations.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Walking beside her cart was her 3-year-old son, proudly pushing his own toy cart through the crowded streets.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for toy
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“Toy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toy. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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toy
2 of 2 verb
: to amuse oneself as if with a toy
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