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doll

noun
\ ˈdäl How to pronounce doll (audio) , ˈdȯl\

Definition of doll

1 : a small-scale figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
2a(1) : a pretty but often empty-headed young woman
(2) : woman
c : an attractive person

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Other Words from doll

dollish \ ˈdä-​lish How to pronounce dollish (audio) , ˈdȯ-​ \ adjective
dollishly adverb
dollishness noun

Synonyms for doll

Synonyms

action figure, dolly, poppet [Midland], puppet

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Examples of doll in a Sentence

My aunt collects porcelain dolls. there was a row of dolls along the shelf in the bedroom

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The new dolls are part of the Inspiring Women Series, which debuted on International Women's Day in 2018. Mallory Hughes, CNN, "Rosa Parks and Sally Ride get their very own Barbie dolls," 26 Aug. 2019 The new dolls are part of the Inspiring Women Series, which debuted on International Women’s Day in 2018. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Rosa Parks and Sally Ride get their very own Barbie dolls," 26 Aug. 2019 Move over, Annabelle, the original scary doll is back. Katie Walsh, chicagotribune.com, "‘Child’s Play’ review: Chucky’s back, playing well with irreverent tone, reverent ’80s vibe and fantastic design," 25 June 2019 Move over, Annabelle, the original scary doll is back. Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, "Review: ‘Child’s Play’ isn’t scary, but it might inspire existential tech detox," 20 June 2019 Yes, the knife-wielding doll Chucky is back in cinemas in a modern-day take on the late-1980s horror flick, from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios’ revived Orion Pictures label. Ryan Faughnder, latimes.com, "‘Toy Story 4’ is expected to bring the summer box office to life with a franchise record," 19 June 2019 The iconic Barbie doll has been everything from a chef, athlete, doctor and everything in between. Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, "HGTV star Nicole Curtis to appear at Barbie 60th anniversary events in metro Detroit," 8 Mar. 2019 The matryoshka doll is an interesting metaphor for the Smith women’s relationship to each other. Mariano Vivanco; Styled By Simon Robins, Harper's BAZAAR, "The New American Dynasty," 3 Dec. 2018 Their million-dollar empires and kids and British boyfriends who low-key look like Ken dolls are far more interesting talking points, TBH. Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "Taylor Swift Just Won't Let That National Snake Day Drama Die," 18 July 2018

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First Known Use of doll

circa 1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for doll

probably from Doll, nickname for Dorothy

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doll

noun

English Language Learners Definition of doll

: a child's toy in the form of a baby or small person
chiefly US, informal : a kind and helpful person
informal + old-fashioned : a woman especially : an attractive woman

doll

noun
\ ˈdäl How to pronounce doll (audio) \

Kids Definition of doll

1 : a child's toy in the form of a baby or small person
2 : a kind or loveable person

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