Model
/ˈmɒdl̩/
noun
- A person who serves as a subject for artwork or fashion, usually in the medium of photography but also for painting or drawing.
"The beautiful model had her face on the cover of almost every fashion magazine imaginable."
- A person, usually an attractive female, hired to show items or goods to the public, such as items given away as prizes on a TV game show.
- A representation of a physical object, usually in miniature.
"The boy played with a model of a World War II fighter plane."
- A simplified representation used to explain the workings of a real world system or event.
"The computer weather model did not correctly predict the path of the hurricane."
- A style, type, or design.
"He decided to buy the turbo engine model of the sports car."
verb
- To display for others to see, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of a fashion model
"She modelled the shoes for her friends to see."
- To use as an object in the creation of a forecast or model
"They modelled the data with a computer to analyze the experiment’s results."
- To make a miniature model of
"He takes great pride in his skill at modeling airplanes."
- To create from a substance such as clay
"The sculptor modelled the clay into the form of a dolphin."
- To make a model or models
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Model"
Model is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Model" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "model" is a low-scoring word.