figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn 

: a small carved or molded figure : statuette

Synonyms

• figure
• statuette

Examples of figurine in a Sentence

his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought

Recent Examples on the Web

Other decorations: Other Valentine’s decor includes snow globes, figurines, inflatables, door covers and chandeliers. —Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025

Indeed, among the more than 200 pieces going up for auction at Christie’s later this month are the late interior designer’s turquoise jewelry; a lime green figurine depicting her on a scooter; a pink, red and yellow Carolina Herrera ensemble, and 18 pairs of eyeglasses, not one of them plain black. —Miles Socha, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025

Walmart’s selection includes tons of familiar figurines, including Ariel from The Little Mermaid, Charlie Brown and Snoopy from the Peanuts gang, and even A Christmas Story’s famous leg lamp. —Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024

Others suggested that the figurines may have been part of a limited set, making the discovery of a matching piece years later all the more remarkable. —Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Italian figurina, from figura "shape, figure entry 1" (going back to Latin figūra) + -ina, feminine of -ino, diminutive suffix (going back to Latin -īnus, suffix of appurtenance)

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfig-(y)ə-ˈrēn 

: a small carved or molded figure