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

Rebuilding statues of Stalin The Kremlin boss is cracking down on any and all dissent inside Russia at a level unseen since the breakup of the Soviet Union. —Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 15 May 2024

The encampment sprung up on Monday night near the statues of Tommie Smith and John Carlos, legendary San Jose State athletes whose demonstration at the 1968 Olympics drew global attention. —Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 14 May 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)