tin soldier
Americannoun
noun
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a miniature toy soldier, usually made of lead
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a person who enjoys playing at being a soldier
Example Sentences
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On a 9 p.m. tour one recent evening, Chiaberta joins a colleague dressed up as a toy soldier leading two sisters and their children around.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025
Each NFT references a parade balloon from decades past, going back to a black and white toy soldier from the 1920s.
From The Verge • Nov. 24, 2021
The District’s Michael P. Zell described the regalia as “appropriate for the illegitimate offspring of a runaway toy soldier from the Ice Capades and the youngest daughter of a banana republic dictator.”
From Washington Post • Feb. 26, 2018
FRI-SAT Live toy soldier drummers, dancing snow characters, music, lights, snow, 7 p.m.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2016
He dropped the toy soldier from his cheek, inviting Pax to play.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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