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toymaker

American  
[toi-mey-ker] / ˈtɔɪˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. a person who makes toys.

  2. a company that manufactures toys.


Etymology

Origin of toymaker

First recorded in 1955–60; toy + maker

Example Sentences

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Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's shares tumbled more than 20 percent on Wednesday, despite strong annual earnings, as investors fretted over a perceived over-dependence on its wildly popular Labubu dolls.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Despite the bear not having the trademark Steiff button in his ear, Braume said they "very strongly" believe him to be made by the famous German toymaker.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Hasbro highlighted a “standout performance” for revenue related to “Magic: The Gathering” and growth in licensed digital gaming, which has been an engine of growth and a source of expanded reach for the toymaker.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

Chief Financial Officer Gina Goetter on Thursday said the toymaker has managed uncertain trade dynamics and protected margins through cost productivity and pricing discipline, allowing it to continue advancing its transformation initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Jalil said the film told the story of an old, childless toymaker who is lonely and desperately wants a son.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini