cuddle toy

Bedtime stuffed friend

A cuddle toy is a soft stuffed toy designed for comfort and affection rather than active play—teddy bears, plush animals, and similar companions that children (and adults) hold close for security or sleep.

The term emphasizes the toy's role as something to embrace: She still keeps her childhood cuddle toy on the bed.

Related

bear · snuggle · soft · huggable · blankie · security blanket · comfort · squeeze · fluffy · furry · bedtime · pillow · lovey · squishy · cozy · nap · nursery · child

Categories
Opposites
animacy and realness

cuddle toypet

Domesticated household companion

dog · cat · hamster · living being

comfort vs. threat

cuddle toymonster

Frightening imaginary creature

weapon · creepy doll · boogeyman · threat

tactile quality

cuddle toyweapon

Instrument for inflicting harm

wooden block · sharp object · tool · building blocks · action figure

Family

cuddle, toy, cuddled, cuddles, cuddling, cuddly, cuddlier, cuddliest, toys

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G