mannequin
Translation
mannequin, dummy
Examples
The dress looked stunning on the mannequin.
The dress looked stunning on the mannequin.
Grammar Patterns
((a mannequin)) a model of a human body used to display clothes The shop displayed its clothes on mannequins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dummy, lay figure
Etymology
From Dutch 'manneken' meaning 'little man', which entered English via French.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'man' figure in a shop window to remember its meaning.