figurine
noun
a small ornamental figure of pottery, metal, plastic, etc.; statuette.
figurines
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pluralof figurine.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The 4-inch vinyl “Pop!” figurines, with their oversize heads and black dot eyes, symbolize being ingrained in pop culture — objects fans buy, celebrate and display.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Painted characters and toyboxes made of wood are installed in scenes that replicate toy stores and home interiors, where figurines scattered on the floor suggest that we’ve just interrupted a child’s playtime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The two companies decided to change the way the figurines were auctioned to avoid the gouging narrative.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
You can see if you know more about the ’90s than our resident Gen Xer, play a crossword that includes references to Beanie Babies and Hummel figurines, and more.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
She nodded quickly, then shook her head to show that the figurines did not matter.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
