mannequin
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Noun — A life-size dummy shaped like a human body, used to fit or display clothing.
How to use mannequin
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Etymology
From French mannequin, going back through Middle Dutch to "little man" — the same root gives us manikin.
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What does “mannequin” mean?
The word “mannequin” means a life-size dummy shaped like a human body, used to fit or display clothing. In plain terms, a dummy or model used to display clothes, or a person who does the same job on a runway.
How do you pronounce “mannequin”?
“Mannequin” is pronounced MAN-ih-kihn (/ˈman.ɪ.kɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “mannequin” in a sentence?
Here is “mannequin” used in a sentence: “The shop window had three mannequins dressed in the new autumn collection.”
What part of speech is “mannequin”?
“Mannequin” is a noun.
Where does the word “mannequin” come from?
The word “mannequin” comes from French. From French mannequin, going back through Middle Dutch to "little man" — the same root gives us manikin.
How many meanings does “mannequin” have?
“Mannequin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a life-size dummy shaped like a human body, used to fit or display clothing.