toy
noun
an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
toys
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pluralof toy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof toy (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
toynounan object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
Example Sentences
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Europe has also expressed concern about "unsafe" non-EU products such as toys that violate the bloc's rules arriving via Chinese e-commerce platforms.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
In the late 1700s, when printed fashion plates came into use, fashion dolls did become toys, but with an agenda.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
They lingered on a bench in hospital reception without toys, bedding or baggage of any kind.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
LA28 plans to announce partnerships with a number of other local entities that will make a wide variety of items, such as stationery, toys, hats, magnets, candles and pet accessories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
On weekdays, after work, Roberto and I regularly went to the city dump with Trampita and Torito to look for discarded treasures, like wood, paint, and broken toys.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
