Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

manikin

noun
/ˈmænɪkɪn/
Definition
A life-sized model of a human body, used for teaching or display purposes.
Examples
  • The art school had a manikin dressed in a stunning gown for students to draw.
  • During the CPR training, they used a manikin to practice chest compressions.
  • The fashion designer created a unique outfit that was displayed on a manikin in the store window.
Meaning
The term ‘manikin’ refers to a small, often life-like representation of a human being, commonly utilized in various fields such as fashion, medicine, and education, to help demonstrate various concepts or for practice.
Synonyms
  • dummy
  • model
  • figure