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Games - Dolls, Toy Figurines, and Puppets

Here you will learn some English words related to dolls, toy figurines, and puppets such as "dollhouse", "bobblehead", and "marionette".

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doll
[noun]

a toy for children that usually looks like a small baby

Ex: We organized a tea party for our dolls with tiny cups and saucers .
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puppet
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a doll with a hollow head and a cloth body, designed to be worn over the hand and controlled with fingers

Ex: The puppet’s mouth moved as she spoke through it .
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a small three-dimensional representation of a character, animal, or object, often made of plastic, metal, or other materials, used for play or display as part of a collection or toy set

Ex: They decided to buy a toy figurine as a gift for their niece 's birthday .
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a toy that usually looks like an animal and is covered and filled with soft materials

Ex: She hugged her stuffed toy tightly as she watched the movie .
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a set of wooden dolls of decreasing sizes placed one inside the other, with the smallest doll containing all the others, representing a traditional and iconic Russian toy

Ex: He gave her a matryoshka doll set for her birthday, which she loved displaying on her shelf.
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dollhouse
[noun]

a small toy house often containing tiny furniture and small dolls as well

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a fashion doll characterized by her oversized head, large eyes that change colors with a pull-string mechanism, and her ability to change facial expressions, making her a unique and collectible doll

Ex: The Blythe doll collection on the shelf caught everyone 's attention with its large , colorful eyes .
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a type of doll, often made of plastic, with an emphasis on style and clothing, designed for imaginative play and typically representing teenage or adult female characters

Ex: My daughter loves to play with her fashion dolls and create new outfits for them.
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baby doll
[noun]

a type of doll, usually made of plastic or cloth, designed to resemble an infant or young child and intended for nurturing and role-playing activities

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a type of doll that, based on popular belief, represents an attractive young woman

Ex: The new Barbie doll set included a car and a pet dog .
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Ken doll
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a fashion doll character manufactured by Mattel and designed to be the male counterpart to Barbie, featuring a diverse range of professions and styles

Ex: I found an old Ken doll at a garage sale and decided to add it to my collection .
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a posable toy figurine, often made of plastic, representing characters from movies, TV shows, comics, or other media, designed for imaginative play and collectability

Ex: Tim loves collecting action figures from his favorite superhero movies .
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rag doll
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a human-like soft doll made from cloth pieces

Ex: The rag doll was so worn out that its stitching began to unravel .
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a small three-dimensional representation of an animal, often made of plastic, ceramic, or other materials, used for decorative display, collecting, or imaginative play

Ex: The animal figurines were scattered across the floor after an afternoon of imaginative play.
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a small figurine or miniature replica of a military soldier, typically made of plastic, metal, or other materials, used for playing war games, collecting, or as decorative items

Ex: The toy soldiers came with tiny cannons and flags to make the scenes more realistic .
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a Muslim fashion doll created as an alternative to Barbie, designed with Islamic values and modesty in mind

Ex: Fulla dolls are often more modestly dressed than many other dolls, making them a favorite choice for some families.
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a type of doll that represents characters, people, or cultural elements from various African regions or communities, reflecting the diversity and rich cultural heritage of the African continent

Ex: I bought an African doll for my daughter to help her learn about different cultures.
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a type of doll with a flat, paddle-like body and a simple design, often made of wood or other materials, used in various cultures for ceremonial, spiritual, or play purposes

Ex: He used a paddle doll to show his younger sister how to make up stories.
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golliwog
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a character or doll that originated in the late 19th century, featuring a black-skinned figure with exaggerated features and clothing, but it has been considered controversial and offensive due to its racially insensitive portrayal of black individuals

Ex: The golliwog was once a staple in many households , but today it is regarded as a symbol of racism .
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a handmade toy typically crafted by the Amish community, representing a simple, traditional style, and often reflecting the cultural values and heritage of the Amish people

Ex: At the market, the vendor displayed several Amish dolls, each dressed in traditional clothing.
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a type of folk art doll made from dried apples that have been carved and shaped into a doll-like form, often dressed with fabric and accessories, and used as a decorative item or a craft project

Ex: At the craft fair , they sold handmade apple dolls as unique gifts .
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poppet
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a small doll or figurine, usually made of cloth or other materials, used in various cultures and practices for ritual, magical, or healing purposes, and it can represent a person or deity

Ex: In some cultures , poppets are believed to hold special powers or magic .
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a traditional handcrafted doll made by the Inuit people of the Arctic region, representing cultural and spiritual significance, and often reflecting the clothing, lifestyle, and customs of the Inuit community

Ex: The teacher used an Inuit doll to show the students how people in the Arctic adapted to cold climates .
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a traditional hand-carved and painted doll made by the Hopi and other Pueblo Native American tribes, representing various spiritual and cultural figures, and used in religious ceremonies and as art objects

Ex: She carefully placed the kachina doll on the shelf as part of her collection.
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a traditional handmade doll created by Native American and other indigenous cultures, made from dried corn husks or corn leaves and crafted into doll-like shapes

Ex: I found an old corn husk doll in the attic , reminding me of family traditions .
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peg doll
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a simple and often homemade doll made from a wooden clothespin or peg, typically decorated with fabric, paint, and other materials, and used for play or as a craft project

Ex: My grandmother gave me a set of peg dolls, and I still keep them on my shelf.
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kokeshi
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a traditional Japanese wooden doll with a cylindrical body and a simple hand-painted design, originating from specific regions in Japan and valued as both folk art and collectible items

Ex: After visiting the museum , I bought a handmade kokeshi doll to remember the experience .
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a traditional wooden doll from the southern region of India, typically made from teakwood and adorned with vibrant clothing, representing a significant cultural symbol and often given as a gift during weddings and festivals

Ex: I received a Marapachi doll as a gift, and it has become one of my favorite keepsakes.
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a type of porcelain doll made with unglazed white bisque or parian ware, known for its smooth and marble-like appearance, and it was popular during the Victorian era for its elegant and realistic features

Ex: The antique store had a beautiful parian doll, but it was too expensive for me to buy.
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a type of doll made from unglazed, fine-quality porcelain or bisque ceramic, known for its delicate and lifelike appearance, often used as collectibles or playthings during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Ex: When I was younger, I loved playing with my bisque dolls, admiring their realistic faces.
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a type of small, unglazed porcelain doll dating back to the mid-19th century, representing a young girl in a standing position, often used as party favors or toys in Victorian times and valued as collectible items today

Ex: The museum had an exhibit on Victorian toys , and there was a display of Frozen Charlotte dolls .
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a lifelike doll that is meticulously handcrafted to resemble a real human baby, often made with vinyl or silicone materials, and it is a popular collectible among doll enthusiasts and used for therapeutic purposes or artistic display

Ex: My niece loves playing with her reborn baby doll, treating it like a real baby .
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a collectible figurine with a spring-mounted head that bobbles or nods when the body is tapped or moved, often depicting famous personalities, characters, or athletes, and used for display or as novelty items

Ex: The kids had fun watching the bobblehead’s head wobble as they shook it gently .
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a type of doll with articulated joints held together by ball-and-socket connections, allowing for a wide range of posability and customization, and it is popular among collectors and hobbyists for its expressive and lifelike features

Ex: The ball-jointed doll's flexible joints allow it to sit , stand , and move in many different positions .
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katashiro
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a Japanese term for a paper doll or figurine used in Shinto rituals and ceremonies, representing a deity or spirit and serving as a spiritual medium or placeholder for the presence of the divine during religious practices

Ex: At the festival, they handed out small katashiro for people to use in a traditional cleansing practice.
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a doll that is believed through which one can control or harm someone else

Ex: In popular culture , voodoo dolls are often depicted as having mystical powers to manipulate people or events .
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a toy doll characterized by its brightly colored hair, large eyes, and small, pudgy body, originally created in the 1960s and known for its popularity and nostalgic value, often collected or used for play

Ex: Troll dolls were a popular toy back in the 90s and are still collected today .
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a type of doll made from a mixture of materials, including glue, sawdust, and other substances, shaped and molded into doll forms, typically produced during the early to mid-20th century and cherished for their vintage charm and collectible value

Ex: The antique shop had several beautiful composition dolls on display .
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a weighted or rounded-bottom toy with a weighted base, designed to wobble and return to an upright position after being pushed or knocked over, providing entertainment and amusement for children

Ex: The roly-poly toy was one of the first toys that kept my baby entertained for hours .
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a traditional articulated toy made from paper or wood, featuring a jointed design that allows the arms and legs to move when pulled by strings or levers, creating a jumping or dancing motion when manipulated

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a simple and typically two-dimensional doll made from paper or cardboard, often printed with clothing and accessories, that can be cut out and dressed up for play or creative activities

Ex: I remember cutting out the paper dolls and carefully folding the little tabs to make them stand up .
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a popular line of plush toy dolls in the 1980s, designed to look like simple characters with a face on a pillow-shaped body, often used as pillows or cuddly companions for children

Ex: I used to sleep with my Pillow People doll every night for comfort.
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a toy that looks like a bear and is made of soft materials

Ex: The store sells teddy bears in different colors .
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Gonk
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a small toy character or creature, designed with a simple and often chubby appearance, often used for decorative or collectible purposes

Ex: The Gonk I bought yesterday has a colorful hat and makes a quirky addition to my collection.
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a traditional handmade toy made from socks, typically featuring a red-heeled design, with button eyes, and a stitched-on mouth, known for its charming and nostalgic appearance

Ex: I found an old sock monkey at a thrift store and couldn't resist buying it.
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a type of puppet controlled by rods or strings attached to its body, used in puppetry performances and storytelling

Ex: He used a rod puppet to act out a funny skit during the school play .
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a traditional Japanese puppet used in Bunraku theater, operated by three puppeteers to control its movements

Ex: The puppeteer skillfully controlled the bunraku puppet, making its movements look smooth and lifelike .
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a small puppet that fits onto a single finger, with the puppeteer's hand forming the character's body

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a kind of puppet that fits over the hand and resembles a person or an animal

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a puppet controlled by strings or wires attached to its limbs, manipulated by a puppeteer to perform intricate movements and actions

Ex: At the theater , the audience was amazed by how lifelike the marionette seemed when it walked and waved .
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jig doll
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a traditional folk toy or puppet with movable limbs, typically made of wood, used in dancing or rhythmic performances, where the puppeteer manipulates the strings or wires to create lively movements

Ex: At the festival , a performer used a jig doll to entertain the crowd with its lively movements .
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marotte
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a type of puppet or prop with a large head, often made of foam or fabric, mounted on a stick or handle, used in puppetry, theater, or entertainment performances for comedic or dramatic effect

Ex: At the museum, there was a display of antique marottes, showcasing the craftsmanship of past puppet makers.
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a small-scale version of a real object or item, often used for play, collection, or display purposes, and it is typically designed to replicate the details and features of the original on a smaller scale

Ex: My grandfather used to have a shelf full of miniature toy trains from when he was a child.
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