Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of doll
"The children spent the afternoon playing with their old dolls on the floor."
In plain English: Dolls are small toys that look like people and often have movable parts so you can play with them.
"The children were playing with their dolls in the living room."
Usage: Use "dolls" to refer to multiple small, toy figures representing people, often used for play or decoration. Avoid confusing this with the slang term "doll," which describes an attractive person, by ensuring you are referring to a group of toys rather than individuals.
Derived from Old English dole, originally referring to an object used in divination or magic, the term evolved by the 16th century to mean small human figures made of wood, cloth, or other materials. The plural form is simply dolls, retaining this core meaning without significant semantic shift over time.