toy
n. countable A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈtɔɪ// UK //tˈɔɪ// toy
n. an object that children play with, like a doll or a small car. Adults also use this word for things they enjoy using, like a new phone or a fast car.
n. an object designed for children to play with; by extension, any gadget or vehicle that provides amusement for adults. Often used metaphorically to describe something treated with lack of seriousness.
The child left his favorite toy on the floor.
He just bought a new drone, which he describes as his favorite expensive toy.
While the device was originally marketed as a serious productivity tool, most consumers treated it as a high-tech toy for casual gaming.
Usage
Commonly used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'toy store' or 'toy soldier'.