models
noun · verb
Form of model , plural of model.
Simple meaning
Someone who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
mahduhlzSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmɑdəlz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of model
A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.
plural of model
Representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
plural of model
A representation of a physical object.
plural of model
A person, usually an attractive male or female, 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.
verb
third-person singular of model
To devise a model of (some original), especially to better understand or forecast the original.
third-person singular of model
Construct a model of
third-person singular of model
To make a miniature model of.
third-person singular of model
Plan or create according to a model or models
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.
Used this way, models is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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