Material objects contrived for amusement rather than for practical use by children or pets, or intended as collectibles by adults. Toys are generally miniature versions of real beings or objects that lend themselves to imaginative or imitative play. Toys may also be items for use in games. Among the earliest toys were dolls and balls.
Broader Terms
<recreational artifacts for noncompetitive activities> (2242)
Narrower Terms
<toys by form> (1621),
<toys by function> (88),
<toys by mode of operation> (21)
Related Terms
toymakers (1),
games (227)
Alternative Terms toy
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