figurine

noun
UK: /ˌfɪɡ.əˈriːn/
US: /ˌfɪɡ.jəˈriːn/

  1. A small statue.

    1. I have a little cat figurine.
    2. The museum displayed an ancient figurine made of bronze that was discovered near the old castle.

  2. A decorative object representing a person or animal in a small size.

    1. She collects dog figurines.
    2. The shelf was adorned with porcelain figurines, each carefully positioned to catch the light.

Synonyms

statuette stet

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "figurine" in English means: A small statue., A decorative object representing a person or animal in a small size..

The phonetic transcription of "figurine" is /ˌfɪɡ.əˈriːn/ in British English and /ˌfɪɡ.jəˈriːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "figurine": statuette, stet.

Example usage of "figurine": "I have a little cat figurine.". More examples on the page.