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

Zara doesn’t use mannequins to display the clothing, but rather hangers in wardrobe style with full outfits on display. —Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025

Belgian authorities are perplexed by the apparent theft of a Jesus Christ mannequin from its crib on Brussel’s historic Grand Place. —Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025

Mannequin Skin The latest iteration of the K-beauty craze, mannequin skin, is poised to be the hottest makeup trend of 2026. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025

Then, a mannequin clatters to the floor from the ceiling and breaks apart. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Nov. 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