doll

noun

ˈdäl 

ˈdȯl

1

: a small-scale figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything

2

a(1)

: a pretty but often empty-headed young woman

(2)

: woman

b

: darling, sweetheart

c

: an attractive person

dollish

ˈdä-lish 

ˈdȯ-

adjective

dollishly adverb

dollishness noun

Synonyms

• action figure
• dolly
• poppet [Midland]
• puppet

Examples of doll in a Sentence

My aunt collects porcelain dolls.

there was a row of dolls along the shelf in the bedroom

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s the name of the baby doll puppet Dave wouldn’t be caught dead without while aimlessly shuffling around common areas. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2024

Men across the United Kingdom have found a unique way to advocate for improved paternity leave options: tying life-size baby dolls to statues using slings. —Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024

Released in 1986, the Barbie and the Rockers doll line captured the music, fashion and youth culture of its time, reflected in its accompanying Stanley tumbler. —Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2024

Holland treats the idea of a loony murderer’s spirit occupying a doll’s form with an uncommon seriousness. —Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably from Doll, nickname for Dorothy

First Known Use

circa 1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing doll

• Barbie doll
• bobblehead doll
• doll's house
• doll up
• rag doll

Kids Definition

doll

noun

ˈdäl 

ˈdȯl

1

: a small figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything

2

a

: a pretty young woman

b

: an attractive person