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sex toy

sex toy

12 3.8
An object people use to give private physical pleasure to a person
  • noun
  • /sɛks tɔɪ/
  • NSFW
translation icon : juguete sexual
  • Many couples enjoy using a sex toy to spice up their intimate moments.
  • the use of sex toys

Do I want a partner or do I want a sex toy?

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Examples

  • For the most part and for most people, sex and sex toys are safe to use during pregnancy.

  • If you are interested in sex toys, check out my website...

    Blog text (12)
  • Do you guys want a sex toy for later?

  • Did you bring any sex toys?

  • A lady asked if we sold sex toys.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • The number one selling male sex toy in the world!

    Blog text (19)
  • Susan had been expecting advice about sex toys.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • We don't believe that our sex toys are "better than sex" or "better than a partner."

    Academic text (2018)
  • Some of the popular women's sex toys available in the market include:

    Blog text (31)
  • We are visiting the headquarters of Bad Dragon, flourishing producers of fine fantasy sex toys.

Synonyms

dildo
vssex toy
  • Offensive
47 8.6

A sex toy shaped like a penis used for sexual pleasure in the vagina or anus

is a general device for sexual pleasure rather than this specific phallic shape
adult toy
vssex toy
  • Offensive
1 6.6

A device adults use for sexual pleasure, like a vibrator

is the general term for devices meant to enhance sexual pleasure
sex machine
vssex toy
  • NSFW
1 8.2

A machine like a sex toy or robot that gives sexual pleasure

is a broader general device term that also includes nonmechanical examples
love machine
vssex toy
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A device used for sexual pleasure

is the neutral, standard term rather than informal slang

How Stimulating

sex toy
  • NSFW
12 3.8
massager
7 3.2

Surface Forms

sex toy singular
sex toys plural

Morphology

sex + toy

The compound is compositionally transparent: 'sex' marks the domain (sexual activity) and 'toy' denotes an object for amusement or pleasure, so a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer an object used for sexual pleasure. This follows regular noun–noun compounding patterns found in many languages, so prior exposure beyond knowing the constituents is usually unnecessary.

Etymology

Sex toy comes from joining the words sex and toy, making a simple picture: a 'toy' used during sex. That's why it means an object made to give sexual pleasure.