Figurine: meaning, definitions and examples

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figurine

 

[ หˆfษชษกjสŠriหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

collectible item

A small ornamental figure or statuette, especially one of a human form.

Synonyms

figure, miniature, statuette

Examples of usage

  • She has a collection of porcelain figurines on her shelf.
  • The figurine of the Buddha was beautifully crafted.
  • I bought a new figurine to add to my collection.
Context #2 | Noun

decorative object

A small sculpture or molded figure used as a decoration.

Synonyms

decoration, knickknack, ornament

Examples of usage

  • The figurines on the mantlepiece added a touch of elegance to the room.
  • She received a crystal figurine as a gift.

Translations

Translations of the word "figurine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estatueta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Figurine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ patung kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐั‚ัƒะตั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ figurka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใ‚ฎใƒฅใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท figurine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ figura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท figรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๊ทœ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุซุงู„ ุตุบูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ figurka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ figรบrka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ้›•ๅƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ figura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ styttu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฏัั–ะฝัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒ’แƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fiqur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ figura

Etymology

The word 'figurine' originated from the French word 'figurine', which is the diminutive of 'figure'. The use of figurines dates back to ancient civilizations, where small sculptures were often used for religious or decorative purposes. Over time, figurines have become popular collectible items and are often associated with art and creativity.

See also: disfigure, figuration, figurative, figures, figurines, prefigure, transfiguration.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,924, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.