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Manikin: meaning, definitions and examples

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manikin

 

[ ˈmanɪkɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

small model

A manikin is a small model of the human body, used for teaching or display purposes. It is typically made of wood, plastic, or metal, and can be posed in various positions to demonstrate anatomy or clothing designs.

Synonyms

dummy, figure, model

Examples of usage

  • The artist used a manikin to help him with the proportions of the human figure in his painting.
  • The manikin in the store window displayed the latest fashion trends.

Translations

Translations of the word "manikin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manequim

🇮🇳 पुतला

🇩🇪 Mannequin

🇮🇩 manekin

🇺🇦 манекен

🇵🇱 manekin

🇯🇵 マネキン

🇫🇷 mannequin

🇪🇸 maniquí

🇹🇷 manken

🇰🇷 마네킹

🇸🇦 مانيكان

🇨🇿 manekýn

🇸🇰 manekýn

🇨🇳 人体模型

🇸🇮 manekenka

🇮🇸 gínuhöfuð

🇰🇿 манекен

🇬🇪 მანეკენი

🇦🇿 maneken

🇲🇽 maniquí

Etymology

The word 'manikin' originated from the Dutch word 'manneken', which means 'little man'. It was first used in the English language in the early 18th century to refer to a small jointed figure used by artists. Over time, the term evolved to encompass any small human figure used for display or demonstration purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,138 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.