model

word

/ˈmɑdəɫ/
MOD-uhl
/mˈɒdəl/
MOD-uhl

Definition

A model can be a person whose job is to wear or show clothes and products, or it can be a representation, pattern, or example of something used to study, explain, or copy it.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in fashion, design, science, business, and technology. Common combinations include 'fashion model', 'role model', '3D model', 'business model', and 'model student'. As a verb, 'model' means to show how something works or to create a representation, but the noun is the primary meaning here.

Example Sentences

She wants to be a model when she grows up.

basic

He is a model student in class.

basic

The teacher used a small model of the solar system.

basic

This phone is the latest model, so it costs more.

natural

Our team built a simple model to predict sales.

natural

She has always been a model for her younger sisters.

natural