Manikin
noun
A small model of a human figure, often used to display clothes in a store.
The shop assistant dressed the manikin in the latest fashion.
Often appears as...
- dress a manikin
- display manikin
noun
A model of the human body used for teaching in medicine or art.
Medical students practice surgeries on a manikin before treating real patients.
Often appears as...
- medical manikin
- artistic manikin
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A small person or a dwarf.
In the fairy tale, a manikin helped the princess solve the riddles.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary
noun
A small model of a human figure, often used to display clothes in a store.
The shop assistant dressed the manikin in the latest fashion.
Often appears as...
- dress a manikin
- display manikin
noun
A model of the human body used for teaching in medicine or art.
Medical students practice surgeries on a manikin before treating real patients.
Often appears as...
- medical manikin
- artistic manikin
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A small person or a dwarf.
In the fairy tale, a manikin helped the princess solve the riddles.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Humans
Remember, manikins look like people but are not used to refer to real humans.
The manikins in the window display were positioned to mimic a lively party.
Pro Tip 2/3Fashion Stores
Manikins are common in clothing stores for showcasing fashion, not in personal homes.
As we walked through the mall, every clothing store had manikins wearing trendy outfits.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Play
Despite their appearance, manikins aren't toys; they serve a functional display purpose.
The designer used the manikin to exhibit her dress creation, not for children to play with.
Compare with
dummyeffigyfigurineminiaturemodelrepresentationstatuestatuette
Never forget "Manikin"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Bird Feathers "Sing" PIPE...
claims to have identified the first bird species that creates singing sounds with the feathers of their wings deep in an ambient cloud forest this male club winged manikin is courting females Kimberley Bostwick at Cornell set out to prove that the bird was using its wing
Video examples
Bird Feathers "Sing" PIPE...
claims to have identified the first bird species that creates singing sounds with the feathers of their wings deep in an ambient cloud forest this male club winged manikin is courting females Kimberley Bostwick at Cornell set out to prove that the bird was using its wing
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Vic Reeves
When I was at art school we used to make films, and we had a really very realistic manikin that we threw off a bridge, and a car nearly crashed. We all had to clear off really quickly.
Quote examples
Vic Reeves
When I was at art school we used to make films, and we had a really very realistic manikin that we threw off a bridge, and a car nearly crashed. We all had to clear off really quickly.
Example 1 of 1
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension