action figure

noun

: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy

Examples of action figure in a Sentence

a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes
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Items: Brooks purchased a $5 action figure of Cyclops, an X-Men character. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025 Prices of playsets and action figures range from $9.99 to $29.99, with minifigure sets starting at $2.99. Joan Verdon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 At first glance, the objects resemble dolls or even more advanced action figures with movable parts. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025 Two action figures of Esti's favorite wrestler, John Cena were also placed on top. Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for action figure

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of action figure was in 1950

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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/action%20figure. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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action figure

noun
: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy
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