noun
- Plural of matrioshka; a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size, each nested inside the next larger one, traditionally made in Russia.
Usage: Also spelled matryoshka or matryoshkas; Often used as a singular collective noun or in plural form
Examples
- She collected matrioshkas from different regions of Russia.
- The matrioshkas were painted with intricate traditional designs.
- My grandmother gave me a set of matrioshkas as a souvenir from her trip.
- The smallest matrioshka in the set was no bigger than my thumb.
- Matrioshkas are popular gifts for tourists visiting Moscow.
- The children were fascinated by how each matrioshka opened to reveal another inside.