Mannequin — meaning in English

English meaning

• mannequin noun A life-size dummy shaped like a human body, used to fit or display clothing.
• model noun A small-scale or simplified copy of something, used to represent it.

Senses

Mannequin is used for these senses in English:

• mannequin (dated) A person who models clothes.
• model A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.

mannequin — full definition

1. noun A life-size dummy shaped like a human body, used to fit or display clothing.
2. noun A person who models clothes, especially on a catwalk or in a shop.

model — full definition

1. noun A small-scale or simplified copy of something, used to represent it.
2. noun A person hired to display clothing, products, or pose for artwork.
3. noun A particular design, type, or version of a product.
4. adj Serving as an excellent example; exemplary.
5. verb To work as a fashion or artist's model.

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