Manikin — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈma-ni-kən/ man·i·kin

Meaning & Definition of Manikin

Manikin (noun)

  1. mannequin
  2. a little man, dwarf, pygmy

Manikin (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a three-dimensional representation of the human body used especially for displaying clothes

    "the store has manikins so lifelike that they have startled me on more than one occasion"

    related: doll
  2. a person who poses with or wears merchandise (as clothes) often for pictorial advertising

    "the undulating movements of the manikins as they strutted down the catwalk"

    similar: mannequin, model

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Manikin

The most common words with a similar meaning to Manikin:

Origin & Etymology of Manikin

Dutch mannekijn little man, from Middle Dutch, diminutive of man; akin to Old English man

First known use: circa 1536

Frequently Asked Questions about Manikin

What does "Manikin" mean?

"Manikin" means mannequin. As a noun, it is defined as: mannequin. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Manikin"?

Other words for "Manikin" include dummy, figure, form, mannequin and model. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Manikin" you intend.

How do you use "Manikin" in a sentence?

Examples of "Manikin" in a sentence: "the store has manikins so lifelike that they have startled me on more than one occasion"; "the undulating movements of the manikins as they strutted down the catwalk".

Is "Manikin" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Manikin" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Manikin"?

"Manikin" is pronounced /ˈma-ni-kən/ and divided into syllables as man·i·kin.

What is the origin of the word "Manikin"?

"Manikin" comes from Dutch mannekijn little man, from Middle Dutch, diminutive of man; akin to Old English man. First known use: circa 1536.

What is another word for "Manikin" meaning "a three-dimensional representation of the human body used especially for displaying clothes"?

When "Manikin" (noun) means a three-dimensional representation of the human body used especially for displaying clothes, synonyms include dummy, figure, form and mannequin.

What is another word for "Manikin" meaning "a person who poses with or wears merchandise (as clothes) often for pictorial advertising"?

When "Manikin" (noun) means a person who poses with or wears merchandise (as clothes) often for pictorial advertising, synonyms include mannequin and model.