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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɑl/ · UK /dɒl/

Forms: dolls

doll means: A toy shaped like a person, often with clothes that can be changed.

noun

TOY PERSONA2

A toy shaped like a person, often with clothes that can be changed.

  • The child hugged her doll.
  • He collects old wooden dolls.
  • Can you help me dress this doll?

Common phrases: baby doll, doll house, dress a doll

HELPFUL PERSONB2

A kind, helpful person, often said when thanking someone or asking for a favor.

  • You are a doll for helping.
  • Be a doll and close the window, please.
  • She was a real doll and drove me home.

Similar words: sweetheart, dear

Common phrases: be a doll, such a doll, a real doll

ATTRACTIVE WOMANC1

An attractive girl or young woman.

  • He called the actress a doll.
  • The song describes his girlfriend as a pretty doll.
  • That old film called every beautiful woman a doll.

Similar words: beauty

Common phrases: pretty doll, beautiful doll, little doll

Questions about doll

What does doll mean?

A toy shaped like a person, often with clothes that can be changed.

What is doll in other languages?

Türkçe: oyuncak bebek · Español: muñeca · Français: poupée · Deutsch: Puppe · Italiano: bambola · 日本語: 人形

How do you pronounce doll?

In American English /dɑl/; in British English /dɒl/.

How do you use doll in a sentence?

The child hugged her doll. He collects old wooden dolls.

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