Word
figurine
Phoneticsfig·urine
US/ˌfɪɡjɝˈin/
UK/fˈɪɡjʊɹˌiːn/
Definition
n. a small statue of a person or animal. You often see these in shops or on shelves as decorations.
n. a small statue or representation of a person or animal. Often used in the context of decorative arts or as a collectible item.
Examples
“She bought a small wooden figurine of a horse.”
“The museum displays a collection of ancient figurines made from clay and stone.”
“The artist's latest series features delicate porcelain figurines that capture the grace of classical mythology with astonishing precision.”
Examples
simple
“She bought a small wooden figurine of a horse.”
contextual
“The museum displays a collection of ancient figurines made from clay and stone.”
complex
“The artist's latest series features delicate porcelain figurines that capture the grace of classical mythology with astonishing precision.”
Real-World Examples
“I think of Rogers: one of her nephews wanted her mother’s Charles and Diana tea caddy and a couple of her grandkids took some figurines, but her brothers seem not to want anything.” “Photograph: The Charleston Trust Most of the work here is ceramic: plates, pots and figurines.” Etymology
Borrowed from French figurine, equivalent to figure + -ine.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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