supermodel

American  

[soo-per-mod-l] / ˈsu pərˌmɒd l /

noun

1. an extremely prominent and successful model who can command very high fees.

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supermodel British  

/ ˈsuːpəˌmɒdəl /

noun

1. a very successful and well-known photographic or catwalk model

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Etymology

Origin of supermodel

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Nitibhon, a Thai supermodel, plays her tycoon as comically drab, keeping her gaunt cheeks slack to emphasize her character’s hollowness.

From Los Angeles Times

After the United Nations Climate Change conference in Belém, Brazil, head south to Florianópolis to visit the Brazilian supermodel’s homegrown favorites.

From The Wall Street Journal

For many, supermodel status can mean your personal life is as well-known as your work in fashion.

From BBC

With actress Julie Christie or supermodel Jean Shrimpton on his arm, he specialised in playing sophisticated villains: including Superman's arch nemesis, General Zod, and the petulant Sergeant Troy in Far From the Madding Crowd.

From BBC

"Ultimately, all adverts are created to look perfect and usually have supermodels in, so what we are doing is no different."

From BBC