Phrase guide

cover girl

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An attractive, usually well-known, female model whose image has been featured on one or more magazine covers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a very pretty girl who works as a photographer's model

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pin-up, lovely

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: photographer's model

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kansikuvatyttö — female model on magazine cover
  • French: covergirl — female model on magazine cover
  • Italian: ragazza-copertina — female model on magazine cover
  • Swedish: omslagsflicka — female model on magazine cover