toy

Meanings

• noun

  A object for a child to play with, typically a model or miniature representation of something.

  - "My little sister loves her new doll toy."
  - "The toy store was filled with colorful and noisy toys."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɔɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with toy
joy , boy , noise , voice , poise

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Variants

List of all variants of toy that leads to same result
a toy in her hands , a toy in his hands , a toy in my hands , a toy in our hands , a toy in the hands of , a toy in their hands , a toy in your hands , toy , toylike , toys , toys in her hands , toys in his hands , toys in my hands , toys in our hands , toys in the hands of , toys in their hands , toys in your hands , toyed , toyer , toyers , toying , toy fox terrier , toy fox terriers , toy Manchester , toy Manchester terrier , toy poodle , toy boy , toy with , toyed with , toying with , toys with , boy toy , boy toys , English toy spaniel , English toy spaniels

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English toge, meaning 'plaything'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known toy was a doll made from a stone found in Egypt around 2000 BC.

2. The largest toy manufacturer in the world is LEGO.

3. The first teddy bear was named after President Theodore Roosevelt.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plaything: An object used for amusement or recreation, especially by a child.

2. Toy industry: The industry involved in designing, manufacturing, licensing, marketing, and selling toys to children.

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Culture

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Toys have been an integral part of childhood for centuries, serving as tools for learning, imagination, and entertainment. They have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, such as the classic children's book 'The Toymaker's Apprentice' by Robert D. San Souci.

How to Memorize "toy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a brightly colored teddy bear.
   - Visualize a toy car moving along a track.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'toy' with the word 'play'.
   - Think of a toy as something that brings joy and happiness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-O-Y to remember the meaning: Toy = Object = Young child's amusement.

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