toys
word · lemma: toy
/ˈtɔɪz/
toyz
/tˈɔɪz/
toyz
Definition
Objects that children play with for fun, such as dolls, balls, or toy cars. The word can also refer more generally to things made mainly for play rather than for practical use.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable noun: 'a toy', 'many toys'. Common combinations include 'toy store', 'toy box', 'toy car', and 'stuffed toy'. In adult contexts, 'toy' can sometimes mean a gadget or something small and not fully serious.
Spanish: juguetesPortuguese (BR): brinquedosPortuguese (PT): brinquedosChinese (Simplified): 玩具Chinese (Traditional): 玩具Hindi: खिलौनेArabic: ألعابBengali: খেলনাRussian: игрушкиJapanese: おもちゃVietnamese: đồ chơiKorean: 장난감Turkish: oyuncakUrdu: کھلونےIndonesian: mainan
Example Sentences
The child has many toys in her room.
basic
We put the toys in a box after dinner.
basic
I stepped on one of the kids' toys and almost fell.
natural
These toys are for babies.
basic
We need to sort through these old toys before donating them.
natural
My dog ignores expensive toys and plays with a sock instead.
natural