LEGO

American

[leg-oh] / ˈlɛg oʊ /

Trademark.

a brand name for interlocking plastic building bricks used as construction toys, and related products and services.

Lego British

/ ˈlɛɡəʊ /

noun

a construction toy consisting of plastic bricks and other standardized components that fit together with studs

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Etymology

Origin of LEGO

First recorded in 1955–60; abbreviation of Danish leg godt “to play well”

Example Sentences

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The shift was evident this week at Toy Fair in New York City, where hundreds of companies—from established producers such as Hasbro, Mattel and Lego to hobbyists hoping to launch the next “Labubu” or “Squishmallows”—showcased products tied to blockbuster entertainment brands and nostalgia-fueled fandoms.

From The Wall Street Journal

To overcome this obstacle, the team engineered a modular nanostructure assembled from small components, similar to building with Lego blocks.

From Science Daily

Shaidorov revealed that he assembles Lego to steady his nerves before taking to the ice.

From Barron's

Think building with Lego blocks, but instead of toys, it’s full-size homes.

From The Wall Street Journal

To calm his nerves, Shaidorov revealed he had assembled Lego before taking to the ice.

From Barron's

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