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Mannequin: meaning, definitions and examples

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mannequin

 

[ ˈmanɪkɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fashion store display

A mannequin is a life-sized model of a human being used to display clothes in a store. It is typically made of plastic, wood, or wax and is used to showcase the latest fashion trends.

Synonyms

dummy, figure, model

Examples of usage

  • The mannequin in the window display was wearing a beautiful evening gown.
  • The fashion designer dressed the mannequin in the latest collection.
Context #2 | Noun

movie production

In the film industry, a mannequin is a life-sized anatomical model used for special effects or stunts. It is often used to stand in for actors in dangerous or difficult scenes.

Synonyms

dummy, figure, model

Examples of usage

  • The stunt coordinator placed the mannequin in the car crash scene.
  • The special effects team used a mannequin to create a realistic explosion.

Translations

Translations of the word "mannequin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manequim

🇮🇳 मॉडल

🇩🇪 Schaufensterpuppe

🇮🇩 manekin

🇺🇦 манекен

🇵🇱 manekin

🇯🇵 マネキン

🇫🇷 mannequin

🇪🇸 maniquí

🇹🇷 manken

🇰🇷 마네킹

🇸🇦 عارِضَة أزياء

🇨🇿 manekýn

🇸🇰 figurína

🇨🇳 人体模型

🇸🇮 maneken

🇮🇸 gínuhöfuð

🇰🇿 манекен

🇬🇪 მანეკენი

🇦🇿 maneken

🇲🇽 maniquí

Etymology

The term 'mannequin' originated from the Dutch word 'maneken', which means 'little man'. Mannequins have been used for centuries in various forms, with the modern concept of a mannequin for displaying clothing in stores evolving in the 19th century. Today, mannequins play a crucial role in the fashion industry and are also used in film production for special effects and stunts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,076 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.