figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn How to pronounce figurine (audio)
: a small carved or molded figure : statuette

Examples of figurine in a Sentence

his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought
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Its peachy-pink, refillable bottle is capped with a sphere and emblazoned with a butterfly figurine. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 The figurine was dropped off anonymously at a Fort Collins fire station four days later on Dec. 19. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024 Each figurine is comprised of about 500 LEGO bricks and is about 9 inches high and 4 inches wide. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024 Frames, figurines, vases ,and other decorative pieces can overwhelm a space if done in excess, Murphy says. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for figurine 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of figurine was in 1844

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“Figurine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figurine. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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figurine

noun
fig·​u·​rine ˌfig-(y)ə-ˈrēn How to pronounce figurine (audio)
: a small carved or molded figure

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