sex toy
Americannoun
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an object used to provide or increase sexual pleasure, as a dildo or vibrator.
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a person viewed mainly as a means for obtaining sexual gratification; a sex object.
Etymology
Origin of sex toy
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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This is Gwyneth Paltrow, of course: the founder of "Goop," the hawker of a $15,000 sex toy and the inspiration behind the infamous "This Smells Like My Vagina" candle.
From Salon
"She absolutely paved the way for women to feel empowered in the bedroom and the boardroom and really brought female sexuality into the mainstream," says Lucy Litwack, chief executive of Coco de Mer, another British sex toy and lingerie retailer, that followed in Ann Summers' wake.
From BBC
Hsu has since deleted the comment, but it has not stopped several high-profile brands like Unilever's haircare brand Clear, sex toy maker Osuga, and soft drink maker Shou Quan Zhai from cutting ties with her,
From BBC
The Philly concert at the now famous landscaping store, notably positioned next to an adult sex toy shop, will include solo performances from Laura Jane Grace and Brendan Kelly of the Lawrence Arms on Aug. 21.
From Salon
Had the sex toy shop next door provided any comment on the matter?
From Salon
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