Figurine

Pronunciation: /ˌfɪɡjəˈriːn/

Definitions of figurine

noun a small decorative object representing a human figure or animal

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a small figurine of a cat for my friend's birthday.

A2 She collects figurines of different animals and displays them on her shelf.

B1 The antique figurine was passed down through generations in the family.

B2 The artist sculpted a beautiful figurine of a ballerina out of clay.

C1 The rare figurine from the Ming dynasty was auctioned off for a high price.

C2 The museum curated a special exhibit featuring ancient Greek figurines.

Examples of figurine in a Sentence

formal The figurine on the mantelpiece was a rare and valuable collectible.

informal I bought a cute little figurine to decorate my desk.

slang Check out this cool figurine I scored at the flea market!

figurative Her smile was like a delicate figurine, fragile yet beautiful.

Grammatical Forms of figurine

• past tense: figurine
• plural: figurines
• comparative: more figurine
• superlative: most figurine
• present tense: figurine
• future tense: will figurine
• perfect tense: have figurined
• continuous tense: is figurining
• singular: figurine
• positive degree: figurine
• infinitive: to figurine
• gerund: figurining
• participle: figurined

Origin and Evolution of figurine

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'figurine' originated from the French word 'figurine', which is derived from the Italian word 'figura' meaning 'a form or shape'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to small sculptures or statuettes, the term 'figurine' has evolved to encompass any small ornamental figure or statue, often used for decorative purposes.