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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Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure offerings from throughout the saga. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025 Mattel is unveiling some new toys at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, including a very lifelike John Cena action figure. Nigel Smith, People.com, 25 June 2025 The release date of the new action figures has not yet been announced. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 That the price of the WWE action figure line may be impacted by the Trump tariffs isn’t unexpected: President Trump himself predicted such consumer products will rise in price from the new tax on imports. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for action figure

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Jul. 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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