toy

1 of 3

noun

ˈtȯi

plural toys

: something for a child to play with

The children played with their toys.

a plush/stuffed toy

plastic/wooden/electronic toys

a bath toy

—often used before another noun

a toy cara toy store/company/makera large toy collection

: something resembling a child's toy especially in providing amusement or entertainment

a dog's chew toy

Among Greg Norman's toys is a 61-foot sportfishing boat …

Austin Murphy

: something that is or appears to be small

The duster, a simple aerial crop dusting plane, is a toy in comparison to Delta's fleet now.

Bianca Theodore

especially : a small animal (as of a small breed or variety) see also toy fox terrier, toy manchester terrier, toy poodle

: someone or something that can be toyed with

He's just her toy. = He's just a toy in her hands.

I'm referring to unilateral economic sanctions. This instrument of foreign policy has recently become a toy in the hands of our politicians …

Oscar Wyatt

: something (such as a preoccupation) that is paltry or trifling

: a literary or musical trifle or diversion

: trinket, bauble

Scotland : a headdress of linen or woolen hanging down over the shoulders and formerly worn by old women of the lower classes

obsolete

: flirtatious or seductive behavior

: pastime

also : a sportive or amusing act : antic

toylike

ˈtȯi-ˌlīk

adjective

Example Sentences

Noun Please put away your toys. He bought a new TV and a few other toys. Her latest toy is a sports car. Your car is just a toy compared to this truck. Verb the cat toyed with the mouse it had caught, batting it about likes to toy with men whom she has no intention of actually dating Adjective Put your toys back in the toy box . See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Like Spielberg, this New Jersey kid will graduate from simply crashing toy trains to filming his head-on Lionel locomotive collisions, all the better to control the chaos and replay it over and over again.

David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2022 Perhaps the point is the flimsiness of such royal symbols, but the toy cornet robs Harvard’s Oedipus of some dignity.

Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 In 1997, Maldacena extended this same holographic principle to an entire toy universe.

Thomas Lewton, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2022 At Balmoral, 1952 The Queen is seen here at Balmoral with a four-year-old Charles in his toy car.

Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Editor's note: A fidget toy is not a replacement for professional help.

Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 No matter how brilliant the Mister Fantastic toy above might be, there’s no way to buy it.

Chris Smith, BGR, 5 June 2022 The only inflatable toy that King owns is a five-foot-tall rainbow sprinkler — nothing out of the ordinary in a family-friendly community.

Erica Smith Ewing, National Review, 1 Mar. 2022 The Baci suction toy from Lora DiCarlo is one of the best in its class.

Gear Team, Wired, 5 Feb. 2022

Verb

As little boys, Pam says Aubrey and Christian, too, preferred dolls to toy trucks.

Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 10 Aug. 2022 European leaders expect Russia will keep gas flowing at a low level to toy with the region and create uncertainty.

Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 There was a shop for every age and interest, from cookie bakers to toy makers, visual artists to potters and jewelry designers.

Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022 Mattel Films and Skydance Media are developing a live-action film based on the Matchbox vehicles toy line.

Wilson Chapman, Variety, 19 July 2022 The rumor that suggested Wanda might die in Multiverse of Madness also said Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) might toy with the idea of killing Wanda to save everyone else.

Chris Smith, BGR, 17 June 2022 Here's another splash pad that works well as a shallow wading pool and can transform into a ball pit and toy zone during the winter months.

Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2022 There is a famous clip from a news conference in 1965, during that period when Dylan would toy with journalists.

Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2022 The question we're left to ponder is not whether Trump likes to toy with the idea of using violence.

Michael D'antonio, CNN, 3 May 2022

Adjective

Not surprisingly, the non-toy version was well beyond my household budget, and — less surprisingly, still — months on back order.

Marci Vogel, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2022 Also, mom and dad are clearly, in non-toy form, overwhelmed and exhausted.

Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2021 That's why the Chron Shopping team has picked out some of our favorite non-toy gifts for kids to keep children engaged, active, and happy.

Micolette Davis, Chron, 19 Nov. 2020 Try Amazon’s own toy subscription service, which boasts a subscription for children aged 3 to 13.

Popular Science, 11 Oct. 2019 Scene transitions show toy cities, just like those used on the legendary children’s show, only Lloyd’s story is unfolding in Manhattan, rather than Pittsburgh.

Rachel E. Greenspan, Time, 22 Nov. 2019 Without proper safeguards—by parents, if not toy companies—children are at risk, both individually and through collection of aggregate data about kids’ activities.

Marie-helen Maras, Scientific American, 10 May 2018 When the researchers presented plans for their study to tribe members who were trained research assistants, the assistants protested that the experiment—which involved watching children play with toy animals—was not culturally appropriate.

Jason G. Goldman, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2018 See More

单词	toyed
释义	toy 1 of 3 noun ˈtȯi plural toys 1 a : something for a child to play with The children played with their toys. a plush/stuffed toy plastic/wooden/electronic toys a bath toy —often used before another noun a toy cara toy store/company/makera large toy collection b : something resembling a child's toy especially in providing amusement or entertainment a dog's chew toy Among Greg Norman's toys is a 61-foot sportfishing boat … Austin Murphy 2 : something that is or appears to be small The duster, a simple aerial crop dusting plane, is a toy in comparison to Delta's fleet now. Bianca Theodore especially : a small animal (as of a small breed or variety) see also toy fox terrier, toy manchester terrier, toy poodle 3 : someone or something that can be toyed with He's just her toy. = He's just a toy in her hands. I'm referring to unilateral economic sanctions. This instrument of foreign policy has recently become a toy in the hands of our politicians … Oscar Wyatt 4 a : something (such as a preoccupation) that is paltry or trifling b : a literary or musical trifle or diversion c : trinket, bauble 5 Scotland : a headdress of linen or woolen hanging down over the shoulders and formerly worn by old women of the lower classes 6 obsolete a : flirtatious or seductive behavior b : pastime also : a sportive or amusing act : antic toylike ˈtȯi-ˌlīk adjective toy 2 of 3 verb toyed; toying; toys intransitive verb 1 : to act or deal with something lightly or without vigor or purpose toyed with the idea 2 : to amuse oneself as if with a toy : play they're just toying with him 3 : to engage in flirtation toyer ˈtȯi-ər noun toy 3 of 3 adjective 1 : of diminutive size compared to a standard form or breed a toy dog 2 : designed or made for use as a toy a toy stove Synonyms Verb dally disport frolic play recreate rollick skylark sport See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Please put away your toys. He bought a new TV and a few other toys. Her latest toy is a sports car. Your car is just a toy compared to this truck. Verb the cat toyed with the mouse it had caught, batting it about likes to toy with men whom she has no intention of actually dating Adjective Put your toys back in the toy box . See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Like Spielberg, this New Jersey kid will graduate from simply crashing toy trains to filming his head-on Lionel locomotive collisions, all the better to control the chaos and replay it over and over again. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2022 Perhaps the point is the flimsiness of such royal symbols, but the toy cornet robs Harvard’s Oedipus of some dignity. Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 In 1997, Maldacena extended this same holographic principle to an entire toy universe. Thomas Lewton, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2022 At Balmoral, 1952 The Queen is seen here at Balmoral with a four-year-old Charles in his toy car. Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Editor's note: A fidget toy is not a replacement for professional help. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 No matter how brilliant the Mister Fantastic toy above might be, there’s no way to buy it. Chris Smith, BGR, 5 June 2022 The only inflatable toy that King owns is a five-foot-tall rainbow sprinkler — nothing out of the ordinary in a family-friendly community. Erica Smith Ewing, National Review, 1 Mar. 2022 The Baci suction toy from Lora DiCarlo is one of the best in its class. Gear Team, Wired, 5 Feb. 2022 Verb As little boys, Pam says Aubrey and Christian, too, preferred dolls to toy trucks. Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 10 Aug. 2022 European leaders expect Russia will keep gas flowing at a low level to toy with the region and create uncertainty. Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 There was a shop for every age and interest, from cookie bakers to toy makers, visual artists to potters and jewelry designers. Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022 Mattel Films and Skydance Media are developing a live-action film based on the Matchbox vehicles toy line. Wilson Chapman, Variety, 19 July 2022 The rumor that suggested Wanda might die in Multiverse of Madness also said Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) might toy with the idea of killing Wanda to save everyone else. Chris Smith, BGR, 17 June 2022 Here's another splash pad that works well as a shallow wading pool and can transform into a ball pit and toy zone during the winter months. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2022 There is a famous clip from a news conference in 1965, during that period when Dylan would toy with journalists. Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2022 The question we're left to ponder is not whether Trump likes to toy with the idea of using violence. Michael D'antonio, CNN, 3 May 2022 Adjective Not surprisingly, the non-toy version was well beyond my household budget, and — less surprisingly, still — months on back order. Marci Vogel, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2022 Also, mom and dad are clearly, in non-toy form, overwhelmed and exhausted. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2021 That's why the Chron Shopping team has picked out some of our favorite non-toy gifts for kids to keep children engaged, active, and happy. Micolette Davis, Chron, 19 Nov. 2020 Try Amazon’s own toy subscription service, which boasts a subscription for children aged 3 to 13. Popular Science, 11 Oct. 2019 Scene transitions show toy cities, just like those used on the legendary children’s show, only Lloyd’s story is unfolding in Manhattan, rather than Pittsburgh. Rachel E. Greenspan, Time, 22 Nov. 2019 Without proper safeguards—by parents, if not toy companies—children are at risk, both individually and through collection of aggregate data about kids’ activities. Marie-helen Maras, Scientific American, 10 May 2018 When the researchers presented plans for their study to tribe members who were trained research assistants, the assistants protested that the experiment—which involved watching children play with toy animals—was not culturally appropriate. Jason G. Goldman, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2018 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English toye First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6a Verb circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Adjective 1793, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing toy toy fox terrier toy boy English toy spaniel boy toy chew toy toy Manchester terrier toy with soft toy toy poodle a toy in her hands a toy in the hands of See More toy fox terrier toy boy English toy spaniel boy toy chew toy toy Manchester terrier toy with soft toy toy poodle a toy in her hands a toy in the hands of See More Kids Definition toy 1 of 2 noun ˈtȯi 1 : something for a child to play with 2 : something of little or no value 3 : something small of its kind toy 2 of 2 verb toyed; toying 1 : to fidget or play with without thinking 2 : to think about something briefly and not very seriously He was toying with the idea of doing a whole book of drawings. Katherine Paterson, Bridge to Terabithia 3 : to flirt with toyed verb past tense of toy 1 as in played to engage in activity for amusement the cat toyed with the mouse it had caught, batting it about Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance played recreated entertained frolicked joked amused dallied rollicked dabbled sported relaxed teased disported cavorted dabbled romped delighted skylarked pleased rested hanged frisked trifled gamboled dawdled jested diverted idled hung loafed gambolled screwed around messed around goldbricked hung about fiddled (around) puttered (around) bummed (around) slacked (off) lounged (around or about) Antonyms & Near Antonyms worked struggled toiled labored sweated plodded wrought strained strived slaved strove plugged (away) sweat drudged See More 2 as in flirted to show a sexual attraction for someone just for fun likes to toy with men whom she has no intention of actually dating Synonyms & Similar Words flirted coquetted trifled dallied teased wooed vamped frivoled frivolled messed around courted razzed mashed ribbed kidded fooled strung along joshed manipulated put on led on played (with)
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