Definition

1. Noun:
   • A brand of interlocking plastic bricks and other pieces used for building models and structures: "Lego" refers specifically to a popular construction toy system consisting of colorful plastic bricks, gears, minifigures, and various other parts that can be assembled and connected.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The children spent the afternoon building a spaceship out of Lego.
  • He has an extensive collection of Lego sets from different themes.

Advanced Usage

• "Lego" as a mass noun: Often used without a plural 's' to refer to the toy system or collection of pieces in general.
  • There is Lego all over the floor.
• "Lego" as an attributive noun: Used to describe other nouns related to the brand.
  • We visited the Lego exhibition at the science museum.

Variants and Related Words

• Lego brick (n): An individual plastic building piece from the Lego system.
  • She found a red Lego brick under the sofa.
• Lego set (n): A boxed collection of Lego pieces designed to build a specific model.
  • He asked for the new pirate ship Lego set for his birthday.

Synonyms

• Building blocks: A general term for toys consisting of pieces for construction.
• Construction toy: A toy designed for building models and structures.

Related Phrases

• Lego Mindstorms: A specific line of Lego sets that incorporate programmable robotics.
  • Lego Mindstorms kits are popular for teaching basic engineering concepts.
• Lego Duplo: A line of Lego with larger bricks designed for younger children.
  • My toddler plays safely with Lego Duplo.

Related Idioms

• "Like Lego": Used informally to describe things that connect or fit together easily and securely.
  • The modular furniture pieces go together like Lego.

Noun

1. (trademark) a child's plastic construction set for making mechanical models