Manikins — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈma-ni-kən/ man·i·kin

Meaning & Definition of Manikins

Manikins (noun)

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

Manikins (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: dolls
  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: mannequins, models

Related Entry: Manikin (noun)

Manikin is a different word from Manikins. The synonyms below are for manikin, not for manikins.

  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 Manikins

The most common words with a similar meaning to Manikins:

Origin & Etymology of Manikins

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

First known use: circa 1536

Frequently Asked Questions about Manikins

What does "Manikins" mean?

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

What is another word for "Manikins"?

Other words for "Manikins" include dummies, figures, forms, mannequins and models. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Manikins" you intend.

How do you use "Manikins" in a sentence?

Examples of "Manikins" 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 "Manikins" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Manikins" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Manikins"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Manikins"?

"Manikins" 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 "Manikins" meaning "a three-dimensional representation of the human body used especially for displaying clothes"?

When "Manikins" (noun) means a three-dimensional representation of the human body used especially for displaying clothes, synonyms include dummies, figures, forms and mannequins.

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

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