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

Mayawati, who is herself Dalit and who had statues made in her honor while in office, enjoys an almost mythical status in the Dalit community. —Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024

Nolan began his year winning his first Oscars in his decades-long career thanks to Oppenheimer, which netted him statues for best picture and best director. —Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024

There are animal statues of all different kinds aglow on the front lawn, an illuminated archway and lights lining the roof, windows and sidewalk. —Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024

The company uses body-scanning technology to produce anatomically accurate statues of a woman’s body. —Ariana Green, Vogue, 23 Dec. 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)