LEGO

American  

[leg-oh] / ˈlɛg oʊ /

Trademark.

1. a brand name for interlocking plastic building bricks used as construction toys, and related products and services.

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Lego British  

/ ˈlɛɡəʊ /

noun

1. a construction toy consisting of plastic bricks and other standardized components that fit together with studs

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Etymology

Origin of LEGO

First recorded in 1955–60; abbreviation of Danish leg godt “to play well”

Example Sentences

"Lego? No, Lego is that toy," Sam's mom said.

From Literature

He put it back on the shelf, right where he always put it, next to his Lego pyramid.

From Literature

Manufacturing a Barbie or a Lego brick requires large quantities of plastic, much of which comes from China, the world's largest producer of the material.

From Barron's

So when Mexico hiked tariffs on the Asian giant at the start of 2026, its toy manufacturers, including local factories of Lego and Barbie-maker Mattel, had mixed emotions.

From Barron's

He rattles off major relocations or expansions by Wells Fargo, Lego, AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and others.

From The Wall Street Journal