Meaning & use

doll

noun·Everyday

A small model of a human figure, especially one used as a child's toy.

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She carried her favorite doll everywhere she went as a toddler.

He collects antique porcelain dolls from the early twentieth century.

A note on using this word

Doll is sometimes used informally and somewhat dated to compliment someone's kindness or appearance, as in she's a real doll.

Words with a similar meaning

figurine

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