noun / verb / adjective

toy

TOY/tɔɪ/

An object intended for amusement rather than serious work.

The wooden duck is a pull-along toy with wheels and a loose cord.

A small, brightly painted wooden pull-along duck with chunky wheels and a loose pull cord, shown alone as an unmistakable child's plaything.

Etymology

The origin is uncertain, but early meanings included a trifle, jest, or playful act. The children's object sense developed through the idea of something intended for amusement rather than serious use.

In context

Jordan Newitt94:01

older toy that bonnie wanted to set him aside for the rougher play times

Toy Story 4 Failed its Characters

More examples

This remote-controlled boat is my favorite weekend toy.
She toys with the idea of taking dance lessons.
A toy poodle curls up beside him on the couch.

Forms

toy · toys · toyed · toying

Similar words

plaything: Specifically names something played with, without the verb or miniature uses.