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
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'
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.
