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Figurines: meaning, definitions and examples

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figurines

 

[ หˆfษชษกjษ™riหnz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

collectible items

Figurines are small sculptures or statues, often representing characters from movies, TV shows, or video games. They are popular among collectors and are often displayed in glass cabinets or on shelves.

Synonyms

miniatures, models, statuettes

Examples of usage

  • Her collection of anime figurines is impressive.
  • The figurines of superheroes were selling out quickly at the comic-con.
Context #2 | Noun

ornamental objects

Figurines can also refer to small ornamental objects used for decoration. They come in various shapes and sizes, such as animals, angels, or mythical creatures.

Synonyms

decorative objects, ornaments, trinkets

Examples of usage

  • The porcelain figurines on the mantelpiece added a touch of elegance to the room.
  • She had a collection of crystal figurines on display in the living room.

Translations

Translations of the word "figurines" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estatuetas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคคเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Figuren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ patung kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะณัƒั€ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ figurki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใ‚ฎใƒฅใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท figurines

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ figuras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท figรผrler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๊ทœ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุงุซูŠู„ ุตุบูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ figurky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ figรบrky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ้›•ๅƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ figurice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ styttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฏัั–ะฝัˆะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒ’แƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fiqurlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ figuras

Etymology

The word 'figurine' originated from the French word 'figurine', which is a diminutive form of 'figure', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'figura' meaning 'shape' or 'form'. Figurines have been used for centuries as decorative objects, religious artifacts, and collectibles, with examples found in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and China.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,810, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.