mannequin

noun

man·​ne·​quin ˈma-ni-kən 

1

: an artist's, tailor's, or dressmaker's lay figure

also : a form representing the human figure used especially for displaying clothes

2

: one employed to model clothing

Synonyms

• dummy
• figure
• form
• manikin
• mannikin

Examples of mannequin in a Sentence

the mannequin over there looks so real

mannequins striding down the catwalk in the designer's spring collection

Recent Examples on the Web

Many in the comment section chimed in claiming that the mannequin shared an uncanny resemblance to Snoop Dogg. —Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024

In another room, Olympic 2024 uniforms were showcased on mannequins, offering a glimpse into the future of performance innovation in running, basketball, lifestyle, and more. —Devine Blacksher, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Dutch mannekijn little man — more at manikin

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

mannequin

noun

man·​ne·​quin ˈman-i-kən 

1

: an artist's, tailor's, or dressmaker's jointed figure of the human body

2

: a form representing the human figure used especially for displaying clothes

3

: a person employed to model clothing