action figure

noun

: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy

Examples of action figure in a Sentence

a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes
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Astrid, of course, is the daughter of Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and to commemorate Ortega’s character’s appearance in the film, McFarlane Toys is including Astrid in part of a special four-pack of 7-inch scale action figures in the toy company’s Movie Maniacs line. Tim Lammers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 Was that Freddy Krueger action figure really appropriate for 'imaginative' play? Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024 Other highlights from Target’s Early Back Friday Sale include movie and franchise collectibles (mini figurines, action figure sets and more), featuring over 500 items from Funko. Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Nov. 2024 At one of Austin’s races last year, a fan sneaked into the race pit and zip-tied a Stone Cold Steve Austin action figure to his buggy window. Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for action figure 

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of action figure was in 1950

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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/action%20figure. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

action figure

noun
: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy
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