Word
lovey
UK/lˈʌvi/
Definition
n. a small, soft toy that a child carries around for comfort. It is often a stuffed animal or a blanket that the child cannot sleep without.
n. a small, soft toy or blanket used by a child for comfort and security. Often used as a term of endearment for the object itself.
Examples
“The toddler carries his favorite lovey everywhere.”
“She still sleeps with the same lovey she received as a newborn, despite being in her teens now.”
“While some children outgrow their lovey by the age of three, others maintain a deep emotional attachment to the object for years, finding it essential for their bedtime routine.”
Examples
simple
“The toddler carries his favorite lovey everywhere.”
contextual
“She still sleeps with the same lovey she received as a newborn, despite being in her teens now.”
complex
“While some children outgrow their lovey by the age of three, others maintain a deep emotional attachment to the object for years, finding it essential for their bedtime routine.”
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