figurine

[ fig-yuh-reen ]

noun

1. a small ornamental figure of pottery, metal, plastic, etc.; statuette.

figurine

/ ˌfɪɡəˈriːn /

noun

1. a small carved or moulded figure; statuette

Word History and Origins

Origin of figurine¹

1850–55; < French < Italian figurina, equivalent to figur ( a ) figure + -ina -ine ¹ (here diminutive)

Word History and Origins

Origin of figurine¹

C19: from French, from Italian figurina a little figure

Example Sentences

These days Labubu is the must-have character, with her merch universe ranging from an $8.99 fridge magnet to a “Mega 1000%” — a giant 31-inch plastic figurine that sells for $959.90.

From Los Angeles Times

A rare vinyl-caped Jawa figurine attracted the highest bid, selling at £9,180 after fees.

From BBC

Co-stars have called Gay names such as “Shrek” and likened her body to that of a Lego figurine.

From Los Angeles Times

What’s it like to see yourself as a Lego figurine?

From Los Angeles Times

The most novel is from the mid-1950s and appears to be an adorable brass hedgehog figurine.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• copy
• figure
• image
• painting
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• picture
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