Synonyms for

Doll

Verb / dɑ:l / Another word for doll — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A doll is a child's toy that looks like a small person or baby.

Synonyms & similar words

bird skirt dame chick dolly wench toy figurine puppet plaything dollhouse dolly plushie model miniature statuette ornament decoration souvenir collectible keepsake memento

Synonyms by register

Formal

figurine mannequin effigy

Informal

toy plaything

Literary

puppet automaton

Antonyms

person adult human living being individual

Common collocations

  • baby doll
  • doll house
  • rag doll
  • action figure
  • doll clothes
  • doll collection
  • porcelain doll

Word family

noun doll
verb doll up

Usage note

While 'doll' can refer to a child's toy, it can also be used informally and sometimes offensively to refer to an attractive person, particularly a woman.

Example sentences

  1. I played with my doll all day!
  2. My favorite doll has brown hair and blue eyes.
  3. I love dressing up my dolls in different outfits.
  4. My grandma gave me a porcelain doll as a gift.
  5. I have a collection of antique dolls in my room.

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