mock-up

noun

ˈmäk-ˌəp 

ˈmȯk-

1

: a full-sized structural model built to scale chiefly for study, testing, or display

2

: a working sample (as of a magazine) for reviewing format, layout, or content

Examples of mock-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With a full colorway of Metallic Silver/Black/Coconut Milk, in-hand images of the new sneaker have yet to surface, but a speculative mock-up was shared which is said to offer an accurate look of what fans can expect upon the release. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Engineers there use full-scale mechanical mock-ups, robotic arms, and virtual control systems. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Initially focused on pedigree, a junior designer's innovative mock-up taught him that hunger and ideas are paramount. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

At Ole Miss, the school rolled out its Heisman campaign featuring Chambliss and Kewan Lacey on mock-ups of political placards around town. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mock-up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup

Kids Definition

mock-up

noun

ˈmäk-ˌəp, 

ˈmȯk-

: a full-sized model built for study, testing, or display

a mock-up of a car