1
: a small-scale figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
2
Examples of doll in a Sentence
My aunt collects porcelain dolls.
there was a row of dolls along the shelf in the bedroom
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The four artists showcased a collaborative mural, paintings on canvas, sketches on paper and a pyramid of dolls, masks, ceramic figures and books.
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Friends Dog Grooming Car Toy Get ready to build and play out a day at the groomer with this Lego Friends kit, which comes with two mini dolls, two dog toy figures, a car, pool, and pet care accessories.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
There is, however, a scene after the initial credits, that suggests Young-Hee, the murderous robot doll that kills people during Red Light, Green Light, has a boyfriend, who may join the game in season three, with three contestants (Players 096, 100, 353) walking into a room with the two dolls.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
From the beloved Barbie doll to the latest high tech-gadgets, toys are a cornerstone of childhood in the U.S., shaping how generations of children learn, play, and dream.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Friends Dog Grooming Car Toy Get ready to build and play out a day at the groomer with this Lego Friends kit, which comes with two mini dolls, two dog toy figures, a car, pool, and pet care accessories.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
There is, however, a scene after the initial credits, that suggests Young-Hee, the murderous robot doll that kills people during Red Light, Green Light, has a boyfriend, who may join the game in season three, with three contestants (Players 096, 100, 353) walking into a room with the two dolls.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
From the beloved Barbie doll to the latest high tech-gadgets, toys are a cornerstone of childhood in the U.S., shaping how generations of children learn, play, and dream.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doll. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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doll
noun
ˈdäl 
ˈdȯl
1
: a small figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
2
a
: a pretty young woman
b
: an attractive person
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