noun

Moomin

Moomin (noun) means one of the round, white, hippo-like troll characters from Tove Jansson's Finnish book and comic series, later a cartoon and theme park. Example: “Their bedroom was covered in Moomin posters from a trip to Finland.”

noun

One of the round, white, hippo-like troll characters from Tove Jansson's Finnish book and comic series, later a cartoon and theme park.

"Their bedroom was covered in Moomin posters from a trip to Finland."

"He grew up reading Moomin books before bed every night."

How to use Moomin

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cute, round, white cartoon troll-like creature from a famous Finnish children's book series.

Common pairings

Moomin books Moomin characters Moomin merchandise

Word forms

Moomins plural

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Etymology

Created by Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson, who introduced the character in a book published in 1945.

· First attested 1945

Class of 1945 Moomin joined the language around 1945.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Moomin” mean?

The word “Moomin” means one of the round, white, hippo-like troll characters from Tove Jansson's Finnish book and comic series, later a cartoon and theme park. In plain terms, a cute, round, white cartoon troll-like creature from a famous Finnish children's book series.

How do you use “Moomin” in a sentence?

Here is “Moomin” used in a sentence: “Their bedroom was covered in Moomin posters from a trip to Finland.”

What part of speech is “Moomin”?

“Moomin” is a noun.

Where does the word “Moomin” come from?

The word “Moomin” dates back to around 1945. Created by Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson, who introduced the character in a book published in 1945.