model

/ˈmɒd.l̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: models · modeling · modelling · modeled

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một người làm mẫu cho nghệ thuật hoặc thời trang

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Noun

Examples

Leonardo da Vinci chose a 15th century criminal as a model for Judas in his painting The Last Supper.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A person, usually attractive, who is hired to show items or goods to the public, such as items that are given away as prizes on a TV game show.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một người được thuê để展示 sản phẩm hoặc hàng hóa

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Worthy of being a model; exemplary.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xứng đáng là một mẫu, điển hình

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Adjective

Examples

[...] from the land of your origin, because you demand the claims of those who believe it more model than yours, [...]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To display an item on one's body for others to see the potential effect on their own bodies, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of a fashion model.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trình diễn một món đồ trên cơ thể để người khác xem

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Verb

Examples

She modelled the shoes for her friends to appreciate.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “model” mean?

A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.

Is “model” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.