toy soldier
1 of 1nouna small figurine or miniature replica of a military soldier, typically made of plastic, metal, or other materials, used for playing war games, collecting, or as decorative items
A toy soldier is a small model of a soldier, typically made from plastic, metal, or wood, and designed for play or display. These toys often represent soldiers from different historical periods or fictional armies and are usually detailed with uniforms, weapons, and equipment. Toy soldiers are popular for imaginative play, where children create battles or scenes, and are also collected by enthusiasts for their historical or artistic value. They are lightweight, durable, and often sold in sets, allowing for the creation of larger, more complex setups during play or display.
- The child carefully lined up his toy soldiers on the table to prepare for an imaginary battle.
- A collection of antique toy soldiers was displayed on the shelf in the study.
- He used toy soldiers to recreate a historical battle he had read about in school.
- After playing all afternoon, he put the toy soldiers back into their storage box.
- The toy soldiers came with tiny cannons and flags to make the scenes more realistic.