CultureAugust 9, 2026

magnatile

MAG-nuh-tile

Definition

A brand of colorful, magnetic geometric tiles used as building blocks for children to construct three-dimensional structures.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau (a blend of words) combining 'magnetic' and 'tile' to describe the toy's defining features: magnetic edges that allow the pieces to snap together.

In the news

The word is used in the article as an example of a toy the children play with, illustrating that even without a TV, they still engage in the typical sibling conflicts associated with shared activities.

I told my kids the TV was broken. Four months later, I'm still pretending.

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