manikin
- noun
- /ˈmænɪkɪn/
- UK
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modelo
- The manikin walked confidently down the runway.
Examples
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She is a talented manikin for many famous brands.
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The designer hired a new manikin to showcase her latest collection on the runway.
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Many aspiring models dream of becoming a celebrated manikin in the fashion industry.
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The manikin posed gracefully for the cameras during the photo shoot.
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The fashion show featured a beautiful manikin showcasing the latest designer outfits.
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During the photo shoot, the manikin posed gracefully in front of the camera.
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The store's window display included a striking manikin dressed in vibrant spring attire.
Synonyms
368
3.9
A person who shows clothes or poses for photos
10
2.7
A person who wears clothes to show them at shows or in photos
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4.1
A woman who wears and shows clothes in fashion shows
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3.9
A person who poses for photos, often for fashion or ads
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7.2
A person who stays still so an artist can draw or photograph them
A woman who models clothes in fashion shows or ads
A person who wears dresses to show them at fittings or fashion shows
Antonyms
How Experienced
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Manikin comes from an old Dutch word manneken, made of man and -kin meaning 'little', so it means 'little man'. Because people used small figures and live models to show clothes, manikin came to mean a woman who models clothes.