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 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

Entering the Flatiron store, up front is a phalanx of outfitted mannequins suspended from the ceiling. —David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025

Elsewhere, there are stage and mannequin malfunctions, leaving Charli’s character watching in fear. —Riann Phillip, Vogue, 12 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