1. a three-dimensional representation of a person or thing, typically on a smaller scale
2. a person employed to display clothes by wearing them
3. a person who poses for an artist, photographer, or sculptor

1. to display clothes by wearing them
2. to work as a model for an artist or photographer
3. to fashion or shape something to serve as an example

1. serving as an example of excellence or perfection

Examples

• She built a model airplane from a kit.
• The fashion model walked down the runway.
• He posed as a model for the art class.
• Their school serves as a model for others to follow.
• The new car model has improved safety features.
• She models clothes for a department store.
• The sculpture was modeled after ancient Greek art.
• He was a model student who never missed class.