Definition of "mannequin"

At the same time, Mr. Bolton was intrigued by Mr. Sundsbo’s proposal to make models look like mannequins because it spoke to the blurring of boundaries — between good and evil, angels and demons, nature and technology, permanence and decay — that was a consistent theme of the McQueen collections.

2011 April 13, Eric Wilson, “A Mannequin in Every Sense”, in The New York Times‎

There was a time when a mannequin was the sculptural equivalent of fashion model. Like a fashion model, the mannequin was intended to reflect our social, professional and aesthetic aspirations.

2013 August 16, Barbara Brownie, “Mangled mannequins – what happened to shop-window dummies?”, in The Guardian‎

With the idea that guests may feel lonely eating at a restaurant that can only reach 50% capacity […] the restaurant will be placing mannequins throughout its dining rooms.

2020 May 14, Lauren Aratani, “Model companions: restaurant solves social distancing dilemma with mannequins”, in The Guardian‎

[…] all of which made a perfect neutral background for the mannequins who moved around swiftly, gracefully, exhibiting one glorious creation after another.

1951, Denise Robins, Heart of Paris, Ulverscroft, page 14