figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn How to pronounce figurine (audio)
Synonyms of figurinenext
: 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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The studio previously might’ve leaned more heavily into pop-up displays of the movie’s figurines or videos showcasing the craft behind it. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 May 2026 The tiny robot figurine in this image and the Martian-esque reddish dirt underneath give the capsule the appearance of a fancy toy display. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 11 May 2026 People have been carving pregnant-goddess figurines since the Stone Age, and depictions of pregnancy are a recurrent theme across art history. Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026 She had been wrapped in a green T-shirt, placed in two garbage bags and surrounded with several glass angel figurines. Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 6 May 2026 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 May. 2026.

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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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