doll

Everyday

1. A doll is a toy shaped like a baby, child or person. tree →
2. (informal, old-fashioned) Doll is a word for a pretty or kind person: «You're a doll.» tree →
3. (informal) To get dolled up means to dress up nicely for a special event. tree →

In the lessons

In children's stories and play dolls are toys; maths problems may count or share dolls. In casual speech «dolled up» means dressed smartly. Phrases: «doll's house» (UK), «dollhouse» (US), «rag doll», «dolled up».

Examples

• My little sister plays with her doll every day. tree →
• Gran made me a rag doll. tree →
• The doll's house has six rooms. tree →
• Mia has 4 dolls and gets 3 more; how many does she have now? tree →
• They got all dolled up for the wedding. tree →
• Thanks for helping, you're a doll. (informal) tree →
• Why, it was her doll that helped Vasilissa. tree →

Note

Countable. «Doll's house» is UK; «dollhouse» is US. Calling a woman «doll» can sound old-fashioned or rude today.