# lovey

/lˈʌvi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lovey
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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