What does DOLLY mean?

Dolly 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. A childs doll. (e.g. She played with her dolly all afternoon.)
2. A small platform on wheels used for moving heavy objects. (e.g. They used a dolly to move the piano.)
3. A piece of equipment used for holding a film or television camera steady while it is being moved. (e.g. The cameraman used a dolly to get a smooth shot.)

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈdɑːli/

UK: /ˈdɒli/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "dolly" originated in the 16th century as a variant of the name Dorothy, but it has since taken on several different meanings. The first recorded use of "dolly" to mean a childs doll dates back to the 1700s. The use of "dolly" to mean a small platform on wheels is thought to have originated in the early 1800s, while the use of "dolly" to mean a camera stabilizer dates back to the early 1900s. Today, "dolly" is commonly used in all three senses.

5. Synonyms

• Childs doll: toy, plaything, figurine
• Platform on wheels: hand truck, cart, trolley
• Camera stabilizer: camera mount, camera rig, camera slider

6. Related Words

• Dolls
• Dulls
• Dolly
• Doily
• Dowly

7. Example Sentences

1. She loved playing with her dolly and dressing