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doll

[dɒl]

doll Definition

  • 1a child's toy in the form of a human being or animal
  • 2a small model of a human figure used as a decoration
  • 3an attractive woman

Using doll: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "doll" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She loves playing with her dolls.

  • Example

    The doll on the shelf is made of porcelain.

  • Example

    She's a real doll, always smiling and friendly.

doll Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with doll

  • a paper or cardboard representation of a human figure, typically a child's toy

    Example

    She spent hours cutting out and dressing up her paper dolls.

  • doll's house

    a small model of a house used as a toy by children

    Example

    She spent all afternoon playing with her doll's house.

  • doll up

    to dress oneself or someone else in fancy or stylish clothes, often for a special occasion

    Example

    She spent hours getting dolled up for the party.

Origins of doll

from Old Norse 'dolli', meaning 'doll' or 'small doll'

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Summary: doll in Brief

A 'doll' [dɒl] is a child's toy in the form of a human or animal, or a small model of a human figure used as a decoration. It can also refer to an attractive woman, as in 'She's a real doll.' Phrases include 'paper doll,' a cut-out toy, 'doll's house,' a miniature house, and 'doll up,' meaning to dress up in fancy clothes.

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