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.
Page 3
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
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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