statue

noun

stat·​ue ˈsta-(ˌ)chü 

: a three-dimensional representation usually of a person, animal, or mythical being that is produced by sculpturing, modeling, or casting

Examples of statue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s what happened for the Emmeline Pankhurst statue in Manchester. —Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024

Arsenal aims to stop him 50 years after Hank Aaron’s 715th homer, Hall of Fame announces statue, Postal Service unveils stamp ‘Panama Papers’ trial starts. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024

Even the giant cat statue is completely covered by the waves, except for the tiniest tip of one of its ears that our cat hero stands atop until a boat drifts past. —Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024

Not least in its dramatic centerpiece: a 20-meter pool featuring eight columns of arabesque marble, with sparkling niches of black-and-gold housing both relaxation areas and 19th-century replicas of classical statues. —Liam Hess, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French estatue, statue, from Latin statua, from statuere to set up — more at statute

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

statue

noun

stat·​ue ˈstach-ü 

: a likeness (as of a person) sculptured, modeled, or cast in a solid substance (as marble)