supermodel

[soo-per-mod-l]

noun

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

supermodel

/ ˈsuːpəˌmɒdəl /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of supermodel¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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

The trend has seen a resurfacing of diet culture compared to that of the 2000's, with supermodel Kate Moss's "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" frequently quoted as a source of inspiration.

From BBC

Before Tom Brady married a supermodel and won seven Super Bowls, he was the sixth-round draft pick who was thrown into action because of an injury to starter Drew Bledsoe.

From Los Angeles Times

This similar kinky tension is also seen in the dreamy "Father Figure" video where Michael's dominating female love interest, supermodel Tania Coleridge, toys with two men who want her while she has all the power.

From Salon