Mannequin
(noun)
- A model of the human body used to display clothes.
- A dummy used to display clothes in a shop window.
Origin:
Early 17th century: french, alteration of mannechinois, literally 'little man', from manne 'manikin' + -chinois '-chinese', with reference to the belief that the first models were made in china.
Examples:
- She always thought she was the best mannequin in the store, the one that got the best-looking clothes.
- The mannequins in the window were wearing summer dresses and hats.
- The mannequin's expressionless face was painted with subtle make-up.
- The mannequin had a posed hand on her hip to show off the latest fashion trend.
- The mannequin was changed daily to showcase the store's newest arrivals.