lego

Everyday

1. Lego is a toy made of small plastic bricks that click together so you can build things. tree →
2. People also say «Lego» for one set or the pieces themselves, as in «a box of Lego». tree →

In the lessons

Everyday and play: children build houses, vehicles and robots with Lego; in school, Lego is used for counting, making arrays, symmetry, design-and-technology and simple robotics. Safety: tiny pieces can choke babies and toddlers, so keep them away from little ones; treading on Lego in bare feet really hurts. Phrases: «a Lego set», «Lego bricks», «build with Lego».

Examples

• I built a spaceship out of Lego. tree →
• Please put your Lego back in the box. tree →
• Ouch, I stepped on a Lego brick! tree →
• We used Lego bricks to show multiplication arrays. tree →
• Keep small Lego pieces away from the baby. tree →
• My cousin got a big Lego set for his birthday. tree →
• The Lego tower was taller than me. tree →
• Our robotics club uses Lego motors. tree →

Note

It is a brand name, so the company writes it LEGO with capitals; people often write «Lego». In the UK people usually say «some Lego» (uncountable), in the US often «Legos» (countable). Small pieces are a choking hazard for children under three.