toyman

A toyman arranges colorful wooden toys on his shop shelf.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who makes or sells toys: "toyman" refers to an individual whose occupation involves manufacturing, designing, or retailing toys, playthings, or games for children.

Usage Examples

• (A person who sells toys, specifically wooden trains, at a public event.)
• (A person who makes toys, focusing on craftsmanship.)

Advanced Usage

• "the toyman’s craft": the art or skill of designing and producing toys.
  • The toyman’s craft has evolved from simple blocks to complex electronic gadgets. (The profession of toy-making has changed over time.)

Variants and Related Words

• Toy (n): an object for children to play with.
  • The child’s favorite toy was a stuffed bear. (A plaything.)
• Toymaker (n): a person who manufactures toys (synonymous with "toyman" but more common).
  • The toymaker used recycled materials for the new dolls. (A maker of toys.)

Synonyms

• Toymaker: a person who makes toys.
• Toy seller: a person who sells toys (more specific than "toyman").
• Toy manufacturer: a company or individual that produces toys industrially.

Related Idioms

• "Like a toyman in a toy shop": an informal expression meaning to be overwhelmed by choices or joy, similar to "like a kid in a candy store."
  • He was like a toyman in a toy shop when he entered the electronics store. (He was excited and wanted everything.)