Page 3

Page 3

PAGE 3 /page 3/
Noun United Kingdom

Page three of the daily newspaper The Sun used to feature a topless woman known as the Page 3 girl. The practice was discontinued in 2015.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Page 3, that is."
"I've never seen such a Page 3 in all my life."

Etymology & History

Refers to The Sun newspaper's Page 3, which featured topless female models from 1970-2015. 'Page 3 girl' became synonymous with glamour models. The feature was controversial, seen as either harmless fun or objectification. Discontinued in 2015 amid changing social attitudes.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
1970s
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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