What does “model” mean?
- 1
nouna small copy of something, such as a building or vehicle
My son built a model of a plane.
- 2
nouna person whose job is to wear clothes in photos or shows
She worked as a fashion model in Paris.
- 3
nouna particular type or version of a product
This is the latest model of the phone.
Model at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈmɑdəl/ · MAH-dul
How to use “model” correctly
A “role model” is a person others admire and copy: “Teachers can be strong role models.”
Common phrases with “model”
- role model
- business model
- latest model
- a scale model
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- modeling
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