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 of mannequin

• doll
• dummy

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

The Soviets famously sent a mannequin, nicknamed Ivan Ivanovich, that tested the cosmonaut’s pressure suit. —Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 2 Jan. 2026

The trio is on mannequins behind glass in a single showcase, and Disney says they were each worn by Swift during her famed Eras Tour. —Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026

The reel revealed the couple also had their very own winter village set up, complete with a skating rink that has moving figurines, a tavern, a Dairy Queen and a dress shop with mannequins in the window. —Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025

The robot advanced toward a mannequin on stage and struck it, illustrating the potential for physical harm. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 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