mannikin
- noun
- /ˈmænɪkɪn/
- UK
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modelo
- The mannikin strutted confidently down the runway, showing off the designer's latest collection.
Examples
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Casting directors are searching for a new mannikin for their upcoming fall fashion campaign.
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She dreamed of becoming a famous mannikin in Paris one day.
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The mannikin walked confidently on the runway.
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Many fashion designers use a mannikin to showcase their latest collections.
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The mannikin modeled the elegant dress beautifully during the fashion show.
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Casting agents are always on the lookout for a talented mannikin to represent their brand.
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At the boutique, the mannikin displayed the latest summer styles in the window.
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 photos
A person who wears dresses to show them at fittings or fashion shows
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mannikin comes from the old Dutch manneken, meaning 'little man', from man + -kin meaning 'little'. That's why mannikin also came to mean a person who models clothes, since the word was used for small human figures and later for people who show clothing.