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

While Francis has been at Gemelli, supporters have been seen gathering outside the hospital and placing candles and flowers at the statue of Pope John Paul II. —Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025

Since then more of these statues have been placed in South Korea and in locations around the world. —Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

An eight-foot-tall bronze statue of the Red Headed Stranger now sits outside ACL Live at the Moody Theater, where the PBS music series has filmed since 2011. —Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025

Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and the statue of the Duke of Wellington in the City of London on 19th February 2025 in London, United Kingdom. —Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 20 Mar. 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)