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

• dummy
• figure
• form
• manikin
• mannikin

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

From all directions, rows of metal shelves housing furniture, artworks, mannequins and more stretch outwards. —Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 28 May 2025

Explore the rise of Mod fashion in this stylish exhibition featuring over 35 mannequins dressed in sharp suits, bold prints, and vintage accessories. —Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025

Up to that point, Moon had only practiced intubation on mannequins and animals or in the operating room. —Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025

The camera pans to show Olympia playing with a mannequin head, adding blush to her cheeks with a Beauty Blender. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 May 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