Synonyms of mannequin

mannequin

noun

ˈma-ni-kən 

1

as in doll

a three-dimensional representation of the human body used especially for displaying clothes

the mannequin over there looks so real

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doll
• dummy
• manikin
• figure
• form

2

as in model

a person who poses with or wears merchandise (as clothes) often for pictorial advertising

mannequins striding down the catwalk in the designer's spring collection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• model
• doll
• manikin
• figure
• dummy
• form
• supermodel
• spokesmodel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mannequin

Stella crossed the street and loitered outside the store window displaying haughty mannequins flaunting swagger coats. —Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026

The young players were set three ‘skills’ tasks; the first was a dribbling one, between mannequins, the second a short passing drill involving small goals and the third was ball juggling, or ‘keepy-uppies’ — as they’re colloquially referred to. —Chris McKenna, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026

In the final result, the dresses only fit their respective figure and position—they can’t even be moved from one mannequin to the other. —Theo Belci, Artforum, 27 Feb. 2026

The silhouettes, presented custom mannequins cast from a sculpture of Talley by SCAD alum Stephen Hayes, will include pieces from Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Nicolas Ghesquière at Balenciaga, John Galliano-era Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Hermès and Roger Vivier. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026