doll
word
/ˈdɑɫ/
dahl
/dˈɒl/
dol
Definition
A doll is a toy that looks like a person, especially a baby or child. Children often play with dolls by dressing them, carrying them, or pretending they are real.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a children’s toy. Common combinations are 'baby doll', 'rag doll', and 'dollhouse'. In informal speech, 'doll' can also be an old-fashioned affectionate word for a person, especially a woman, but that use is less common today.
Spanish: muñecaPortuguese (BR): bonecaPortuguese (PT): bonecaChinese (Simplified): 玩偶 - 娃娃Chinese (Traditional): 玩偶 - 娃娃Hindi: गुड़ियाArabic: دميةBengali: পুতুলRussian: куклаJapanese: 人形Vietnamese: búp bêKorean: 인형Turkish: bebekUrdu: گڑیاIndonesian: boneka
Example Sentences
The little girl is holding a doll.
basic
He bought a doll for his sister.
basic
This doll has blue eyes and a pink dress.
basic
She still keeps the doll her grandmother gave her.
natural
That old doll in the attic is kind of creepy.
natural
My niece changes her doll's clothes three times a day.
natural