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

• doll
• dummy
• manikin

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

Other laser products by Tonello include the Laser Lab, a smaller machine for stores and laboratories; the Laser TM, a machine that allows horizontal and vertical processing; and the Laser Dual, which allows simultaneous work on both the legs of a mannequin. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025

One of the researchers then took the skin (which was fitted around a mannequin’s arm) and sliced into it with a razor blade. —Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025

Students also get to use high-tech mannequins that simulate childbirth, and safely practice vital training in a realistic environment. —Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025

The flourishes of humor at Williams and Holmes’ house, such as a mannequin of Puente out front, can sometimes be polarizing for people given Puente’s crimes. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Dutch mannekijn little man — more at manikin

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mannequin

• manikin

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