What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
kiddle
Example
The kids were excited to receive kiddles in their party favor bags. [kiddles: plural noun]
Example
She has a collection of kiddles from different countries. [kiddles: plural noun]
toy
Example
He loves playing with his toy cars and trucks. [toy: noun]
Example
The children were happily engaged in playing with their toys. [toys: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Toy is a more common word than kiddle and is used in a wider variety of contexts. Kiddle is a less common word and may be unfamiliar to some English learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between kiddle and toy?
Both kiddle and toy are generally informal words and can be used in casual conversation or writing.
