doll
Translation
doll, puppet
Examples
The girl is playing with her doll.
The girl is playing with her doll.
She's a real doll for helping me.
She's a real doll for helping me.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/my etc.)) doll a toy in the shape of a person She bought a new doll for her daughter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: puppet, figurine, mannequin
Etymology
From Middle English 'dolle', which was a pet form of the name Dorothy.
Memory Tips
Picture a child playing with a doll. It sounds a bit like 'dull', but it's not a dull toy.