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Definition of figurine

figurine

/ˈfɪɡ.jə.riːn/
fig · u · rine
Plural:figurines
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figurine Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small sculpted or molded figure, typically representing a human or an animal, and made of materials such as porcelain, clay, wood, or plastic; a statuette.

Example

"The antique shop featured a glass cabinet carefully filled with delicate porcelain figurines from the 18th century."

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• Nearby Words

figbird
fighter
figure
figurine
fiji
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fiji snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 19th century: from French, diminutive of 'figure', ultimately from Latin 'figura' (shape, form).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Figurine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/figurine
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