1. a Russian nesting doll consisting of a wooden figure that opens to reveal a smaller similar figure inside, which opens to reveal another, and so on
Usage: also spelled matryoshka; often used in plural or as a mass noun when referring to the set

Examples

• She collected matrioshka dolls from her travels in Russia.
• The matrioshka set contained seven wooden figures, each smaller than the last.
• Children love opening matrioshka dolls to discover the tiny doll hidden inside.
• The gift shop sold hand-painted matrioshka dolls with traditional designs.
• My grandmother kept a vintage matrioshka on her shelf as a decorative piece.