noun
figurine
fih-guh-REEN
Figurine (noun) means a small statue or carved figure, often decorative. Example: “She collected porcelain figurines of animals.”
noun
1
A small statue or carved figure, often decorative.
"She collected porcelain figurines of animals."
How to use figurine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small ornamental statue, usually of a person or animal.
Common pairings
porcelain figurine
a collection of figurines
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Word forms
- Plural
- figurines
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She collected porcelain _____ of animals.
Etymology
Borrowed from French figurine, from figure plus a diminutive ending.
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What does “figurine” mean?
The word “figurine” means a small statue or carved figure, often decorative. In plain terms, a small ornamental statue, usually of a person or animal.
How do you pronounce “figurine”?
“Figurine” is pronounced fih-guh-REEN (/fɪɡ(j)əˈɹin/ in IPA).
How do you use “figurine” in a sentence?
Here is “figurine” used in a sentence: “She collected porcelain figurines of animals.”
What part of speech is “figurine”?
“Figurine” is a noun.
Where does the word “figurine” come from?
The word “figurine” comes from French. Borrowed from French figurine, from figure plus a diminutive ending.
