Meaning & Definition of Mannequin in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A model of the human body, used by tailors, dressmakers, and others for fitting or displaying clothing.

  Example Sentence: The store has a mannequin dressed in the latest fashion.

• Definition: An artificial figure representing a human being.

  Example Sentence: The artist used a mannequin as a reference for the sculpture.

• Definition: A person employed to model clothes.

  Example Sentence: She worked as a mannequin, showcasing various designers' collections.

Etymology

Origin: The word 'mannequin' is derived from the French 'mannequin', meaning 'little man or statue'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• store mannequin: A mannequin used in retail stores to display clothing.
• fashion mannequin: A mannequin specifically designed for showcasing fashion apparel.

Translations

• Spanish: maniquí

• French: mannequin

• German: Schaufensterpuppe

• Russian: манекен

Related Words

• dummy: A model for practice or display.

• model: A three-dimensional representation of an object.

Slang Meanings of mannequin

• Meaning: To stand or pose without moving, like a mannequin.

  Example Sentence: He was so still you could say he was just mannequining.

• Meaning: Referring to someone who is overly styled or posed.

  Example Sentence: She's so beautiful, she could be a mannequin.