stuffed animal

American  

[stuhft an-uh-muhl] / ˈstʌft ˈæn ə məl /

noun

1. a child's toy or decorative item in the form of an animal, usually having a plush exterior and a soft, light filling.

2. an animal preserved for display, usually by filling or mounting its skin on a shaped support structure; a product of taxidermy.

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Example Sentences

Even as they warm to one another, the still-anxious Boy begins feeling queasy, with disastrous results that literally and spectacularly spoil his cute first-date gift of a stuffed animal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

“We would hide a stuffed animal, and then I would kind of give them hints, like, ‘It’s between the stove and the refrigerator,’” Arrell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2025

While holding a pink stuffed animal, Ms Marquez looked away from the camera and immediately grabbed her chest and belly before collapsing into her chair.

From BBC • May 15, 2025

Bozovic’s room in the apartment remains intact — a world map is hanging on the wall and her stuffed animal toys are on the bed.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

Then there would be an election to see which stuffed animal would be elected ruler of the world.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar