Synonyms for

Dolly

Verb / ˈdɑ:li: / Another word for dolly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a doll or a small model of a person or an object

Synonyms & similar words

doll doll figure model miniature toy puppet manikin statuette figurine avatar effigy icon image representation sculpture dwarf midget small-scale toylike

Synonyms by register

Formal

cart trolley handcart

Informal

buggy wagon pram

Literary

perambulator carriage

Antonyms

abandon neglect forsake desert leave reject

Common collocations

  • dolly parton
  • dolly mixture
  • camera dolly
  • dolly zoom
  • dolly shot
  • baby dolly
  • dolly bird

Word family

noun dolly
verb dolly

Usage note

The term 'dolly' can refer to a type of cart or trolley, a baby carriage, or a specific type of camera equipment. Context is crucial for understanding its meaning.

Example sentences

  1. She carried her dolly everywhere she went.
  2. Her favorite dolly had curly hair and blue eyes.
  3. He made a dolly of his favorite superhero.
  4. The dolly was so small it could fit in the palm of her hand.
  5. The little girl played with her dolly all day long.

Quotes

  • I played with dolls until I was 15. My mother encouraged it because my older sister got married when she was 15, so Mom thought that the longer I stayed with dolls, the better.
  • I'm a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world. Life in plastic, it's fantastic!
  • I've always been fascinated by dolls. As a child, I was not so interested in dolls as toys, but more in them as a representation of a human being.

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