statue

noun

stat·​ue ˈsta-(ˌ)chü How to pronounce statue (audio)
: a three-dimensional representation usually of a person, animal, or mythical being that is produced by sculpturing, modeling, or casting

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On a recent Friday, the four Tubs arrived in New York, by van, from Washington, D.C., and went to get some restorative pints at a midtown Welsh pub called the Liberty, which has a statue out front of a Welsh dragon. Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 16 June 2025 In that story, three young men who understand the dynamics of authoritarianism refuse to bow to a golden statue of the king. MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025 Wilton Manors Police ask anyone who might be able to identify the man who stole the manatee statue or anyone with information about where the statue is to call Det. Plante at 954-390-2172 or submit an anonymous tip to Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025 The three other statues all look toward this statue. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for statue

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of statue was in the 14th century

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“Statue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statue. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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statue

noun
stat·​ue ˈstach-ü How to pronounce statue (audio)
: a likeness (as of a person) sculptured, modeled, or cast in a solid substance (as marble)

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