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Definition of figurine

figurine

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

figurine Game Scores & Validity

• 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

figure
figurehead
figureless
figurine
fiji
fiji banded iguana
fiji snake

Word Origin & Etymology

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

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Figurine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/figurine
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