Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hummel
noun
/ˈhʊməl/
Definition
A type of small figure often made of porcelain or ceramic, depicting children or scenes of childhood.
Examples
- The child’s room was decorated with a stunning hummel collection on the shelves.
- She bought a hummel at the antique shop because it reminded her of her childhood.
- His grandmother gave him her prized hummel as a family heirloom.
Meaning
The term ‘hummel’ commonly refers to collectible figurines that are created in the style of the works of artist Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel.
Synonyms
- figurine
- statue
- ornament
