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

Another way is to sort items by type, such as paintings, necklaces and figurines, and then take turns picking in each category.

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The enormous amount of celadon ware found, including dishes, vases, pictures, and a huge number of exquisite celadon figurines, the likes of which had never been seen before, was extraordinary.

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Gold and silver plating of idols and temple figurines, mostly paid for by devotees, is common across temples in India.

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In the museum, a clay animal figurine from ancient Persia stood alone in a glass case.

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The animal bears the name of his first album and appears on stage at his shows as a large figurine that roars vehemently behind him during song transitions.

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Related Words

• copy 
• figure 
• image 
• painting 
• photograph 
• picture 
• portrait