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

In time, new heroes and statues may well appear at Hill Dickinson too. —Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 July 2025

At the statue's dedication in 1886, not a single speaker mentioned immigration. —Mo Rocca july 6, CBS News, 6 July 2025

However, each arcade does feature a non-moving animatronic statue, including Chuck E. Cheese or another member of the band, a CEC Entertainment spokesperson said. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 July 2025

Architect John Eberson made the Palace ornate with statues along the walls and an illustration of a night sky on the theater's ceiling. —Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025

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

Rhymes for statue

• blew
• blue
• boo
• brew
• chew
• chou
• clue
• coo
• coup
• crew
• cue
• dew

Kids Definition

statue

noun

stat·​ue ˈstach-ü 

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