mannequin

noun
UK: /ˈmænɪkɪn/
US: /ˈmænɪkɪn/

  1. A model of a human being, used to display clothes in a shop window or as a dummy for fitting clothes.

    1. The shop window had a mannequin wearing a beautiful dress.
    2. The dressmaker adjusted the fabric on the mannequin to ensure a perfect fit.

  2. A person who displays clothes by wearing them; model.

    1. She works as a mannequin for several fashion brands.
    2. The mannequin gracefully walked down the runway showcasing the designer's new collection.

Synonyms

dummy lay figure model
mannequin transitive-verb

  1. To display (something) on or as if on a mannequin.

    1. They mannequin the new outfits in the store window.
    2. The designer decided to mannequin their latest collection at the fashion show.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mannequin" in English means: A model of a human being, used to display clothes in a shop window or as a dummy for fitting clothes., A person who displays clothes by wearing them; model..

The phonetic transcription of "mannequin" is /ˈmænɪkɪn/ in British English and /ˈmænɪkɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mannequin": dummy, lay figure, model.

Example usage of "mannequin": "The shop window had a mannequin wearing a beautiful dress.". More examples on the page.