Mannequin

Pronunciation: /ˈmænəkɪn/

Definitions of mannequin

noun a life-sized model of a human figure used for displaying or fitting clothes

Example Sentences

A1 The mannequin in the store window was wearing a red dress.

A2 She practiced her sewing skills by making clothes for the mannequin.

B1 The fashion designer used a mannequin to display her latest collection.

B2 The mannequin's pose was so realistic that it almost looked like a real person.

C1 The museum used mannequins to recreate historical scenes for the exhibit.

C2 The mannequin's expressionless face added an eerie quality to the art installation.

Examples of mannequin in a Sentence

formal The store used mannequins to display the latest fashion trends.

informal I saw a mannequin in the window of that clothing store.

slang Check out that mannequin wearing the new outfit!

figurative He stood there like a mannequin, not moving or saying a word.

Grammatical Forms of mannequin

• past tense: mannequined
• plural: mannequins
• comparative: more mannequin
• superlative: most mannequin
• present tense: mannequins
• future tense: will mannequin
• perfect tense: have mannequined
• continuous tense: is mannequining
• singular: mannequin
• positive degree: mannequin
• infinitive: to mannequin
• gerund: mannequining
• participle: mannequined

Origin and Evolution of mannequin

First Known Use: 1670 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'mannequin' originated from the Dutch word 'manneken', meaning 'little man'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'mannequin' has evolved to refer to a life-sized model used to display or fit clothing, rather than just a small figurine.