mannequins

Meanings

• noun

  Objects used as models or displays for clothing, especially dressed figures used as shop window displays.

  - "The mannequins in the store window were dressed in the latest fashion."
  - "The mannequin was a perfect fit for the designer's new dress."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mannequins
mannequin , quinine

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Variants

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mannequin , mannequins

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Etymology

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Derived from French mannequin, meaning 'little man' or 'model'.

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Trivia

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1. Mannequins were first used in ancient Egypt as part of funeral rituals.

2. The first recorded use of mannequins in retail was in 14th century Europe.

3. Some mannequins in department stores are equipped with speakers and microphones to play recorded messages.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dummy: Synonym for mannequin, often used to refer to a lifeless or inanimate figure.

2. Wax figure: A type of mannequin made of wax, often used in museums and attractions.

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Culture

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Mannequins have been used in various cultural contexts, from ancient Egypt to modern fashion industries. In art, mannequins have been used as symbols of consumer culture and the objectification of the human body.

How to Memorize "mannequins"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lifeless figure dressed in clothes, used as a display or model.

2. associate
   

   - Associate mannequins with fashion, shopping, and models.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember MANNEQUINS as 'Models And Newly-dressed Quietly In Stores'.

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