Toys and Toy Names in English
Cute words, real-life examples, and buttons that say the word out loud. Because guessing is for mystery novels.
Want to talk about toys in English without pointing wildly and saying “this… this fun thing”? Same.
Below are common toy names you’ll hear in homes, classrooms, and toy stores. Learn the words, say them, and casually impress everyone at the playground.
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Some toy names are also brand names in real life. If you call every building block “LEGO,” you’ll be understood… and mildly judged by one very serious adult.
1) Toy Visual Cards
These are the “most-pointed-at” toys. Tap Hear to practice pronunciation.
teddy bear
A soft stuffed bear (often a child’s favorite comfort toy).
Example: She sleeps with her teddy bear every night.
doll
A toy person (often used for pretend play).
Example: My niece dressed her doll in a tiny raincoat.
toy car
A small car you can push or roll (sometimes battery-powered).
Example: He lined up his toy cars by color.
jigsaw puzzle
A picture you build by fitting many pieces together.
Example: We finished a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle on Sunday.
building blocks
Small blocks used to build towers, houses, and chaos.
Example: The baby knocked over the building blocks again.
video game
A game you play on a console, computer, or phone.
Example: He plays a video game after homework.
ball
A round toy for throwing, catching, bouncing, or kicking.
Example: Can you throw the ball to me?
yo-yo
A spinning toy on a string that goes up and down.
Example: She learned a new yo-yo trick.
2) Table of Toys and Toy Names
More toys, more vocabulary. Same deal: clear meaning + a natural example sentence.
| Toy name | Meaning | Example | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|
| stuffed animal | Any soft plush toy animal (not only a bear). | Her stuffed animal collection is taking over the bed. | |
| action figure | A small character figure (often from movies or comics), usually poseable. | He put his action figure on the shelf like it pays rent. | |
| toy train | A small train set, often with tracks. | The toy train goes around the tree every year. | |
| dollhouse | A miniature house for dolls and pretend play. | They rearranged the dollhouse furniture for an hour. | |
| board game | A game played on a board with pieces/cards/dice. | We played a board game after dinner. | |
| card game | A game played mainly with cards. | They taught me a new card game on the trip. | |
| dice | Small cubes with numbers (used in many games). Plural: dice (one die). | Roll the dice and move your piece. | |
| marbles | Small glass balls used for games. Also a common idiom: “lose your marbles.” | We kept the marbles in a little tin box. | |
| jump rope | A rope used for skipping/jumping. | She practices with her jump rope every afternoon. | |
| kite | A toy you fly in the wind on a string. | We flew a kite at the park. | |
| playdough | Soft modeling dough for shaping and making pretend food. Also spelled “Play-Doh” (brand). | The kids made tiny pizzas with playdough. | |
| slime | A stretchy, squishy toy material (often homemade). | He loves slime, and my carpet hates it. | |
| LEGO bricks | Plastic building pieces from the LEGO brand. Generic: building blocks. | She built a spaceship from LEGO bricks. | |
| remote-control car | A toy car you control with a remote. Often called an “RC car.” | His remote-control car zoomed under the sofa. | |
| toy robot | A robot toy, sometimes battery-powered or programmable. | The toy robot dances when you press the button. | |
| pogo stick | A bouncing toy you jump on (with a spring). | He tried a pogo stick once and immediately respected helmets. |
3) Useful Variants (When People Say It Differently)
Same toy, different wording. English loves options. It’s a blessing and a curse.
| Common word | Also said as | Example | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|
| stuffed animal | plush toy / plushie (more casual) | That plushie is ridiculously cute. | |
| building blocks | blocks / bricks (depends on type) | He stepped on a brick and discovered new emotions. | |
| remote-control car | RC car (short form) | Her RC car is faster than my motivation. | |
| video game | game (context makes it clear) | He’s playing a game with his friends online. |
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If you remember nothing else: “toy” is the safe word, “action figure” is the cool word, and “slime” is the word your furniture fears.
