Pronunciation: /tɔɪ/
noun a plaything, especially a small model or miniature replica of something
A1 I bought a new toy for my niece.
A2 The children were playing with their toys in the park.
B1 She collects vintage toys from the 80s.
B2 The toy car raced down the track at top speed.
C1 The intricate details of the toy model impressed the collectors.
C2 The toy industry has seen significant advancements in technology over the years.
verb None
A1 Children love to toy with their favorite stuffed animals.
A2 She likes to toy with the idea of starting her own business.
B1 The cat toyed with the mouse before finally catching it.
B2 He toyed with the idea of studying abroad for a semester.
C1 The politician toyed with the idea of running for president.
C2 She toyed with the notion of quitting her job and traveling the world.
adjective None
A1 She has a toy dog that she carries everywhere.
A2 The toy car broke after being played with too roughly.
B1 The children were entertained by the toy blocks for hours.
B2 The toy robot was programmed to perform various tasks.
C1 The toy industry is constantly evolving with new technologies.
C2 The vintage toy collection was worth a small fortune.
adverb None
A1 She plays with her toy car happily.
A2 The children ran around the yard toy-like.
B1 The cat pounced on the mouse toy playfully.
B2 The comedian told jokes in a toy manner to entertain the audience.
C1 The artist painted the landscape toyishly, adding a whimsical touch.
C2 The musician played the piano toyfully, creating a unique sound.
pronoun None
A1 I love my toy. It is my favorite.
A2 She lost her toy at the park yesterday.
B1 The child played with their toy for hours.
B2 He couldn't find his toy anywhere in the house.
C1 The toy that he received for his birthday was a limited edition.
C2 The antique toy collection in the museum was impressive.
preposition None
A1 The cat played with the toy mouse.
A2 She carried her toy car everywhere she went.
B1 He fixed the broken toy train for his little brother.
B2 The children were excited to receive new toy drones for Christmas.
C1 The artist used a toy robot as inspiration for his latest sculpture.
C2 The collector's edition toy figurine was sold at a high price at the auction.
conjunction None
A1 I want a toy and a book for my birthday.
A2 She played with the toy and then put it away.
B1 I will buy a new toy if you promise to take care of it.
B2 The toy was broken, so we had to throw it away.
C1 The toy store had a wide variety of options, but I only bought one.
C2 He used the toy as a tool to help him fix the broken machine.
interjection None
A1 Toy! Look at the cute puppy!
A2 Toy! I can't believe how fast that car is.
B1 Toy! Did you see the new gadget they released?
B2 Toy! That new VR headset is amazing.
C1 Toy! The latest drone technology is truly impressive.
C2 Toy! The advancements in robotics are mind-blowing.
article None
A1 I have a toy car.
A2 She loves playing with her toy doll.
B1 The children were excited to receive new toys for Christmas.
B2 He collected vintage toy trains as a hobby.
C1 The toy industry has seen a significant increase in sales over the past year.
C2 The intricate details of the handmade wooden toys were truly impressive.
formal The child played with the educational toy to enhance their cognitive skills.
informal The kid had a blast playing with the new toy they got for their birthday.
slang I scored this awesome toy at the store yesterday!
figurative His car is like a toy, he loves tinkering with it all the time.
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