stuffed animal
The term "stuffed animal" is commonly used in the US to describe a soft toy resembling an animal, often providing comfort to children.
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Definition
A1Toys
(common, children)A soft toy shaped like an animal, made from fabric and filled with materials like cotton or polyester.
Example
- She sleeps with her favorite stuffed animal every night.
- The store has a wide variety of stuffed animals, from bears to unicorns.
B2Taxidermy
(technical)An animal that has been preserved and mounted by stuffing its skin to keep its original shape.
Example
- The museum displayed a stuffed animal in its natural history exhibit.
- The hunter had a stuffed animal in his living room as a trophy.
Similar
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