CEFR B2

mannequin

noun

Meaning

A life-sized dummy used to display clothes in a shop window or inside a store.

Examples

The new dress looked stunning on the mannequin in the boutique's front window.
Fashion students often use mannequins to drape and fit their designs before a model wears them.

Synonyms: dummy, figure, model (display)

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mannequin (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmænɪkɪn/

Definition

A life-sized dummy used to display clothes in a shop window or inside a store.

Examples

The new dress looked stunning on the mannequin in the boutique's front window.
Fashion students often use mannequins to drape and fit their designs before a model wears them.
After the store closed, the security guard noticed one of the mannequins had been knocked over.

How to Use mannequin

mannequin in the window (prepositional phrase): A mannequin placed in a shop window for display. — "The new collection was showcased on the mannequins in the window."
mannequin head (collocation): A head-shaped display for hats, wigs, or jewelry. — "She used a mannequin head to style her wigs."

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