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

Every inch of wall space is covered with vintage mirrors, statues and busts, alongside countless drawings, cartoons and paintings. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

And the Triumphant Arch won’t pay for itself, or Trump’s vision of topping it with a golden, winged Lady Liberty statue, flanked by two golden eagles. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Remnants of the original history still abound, though, from the Dalmatian statues at the front entrance (a nod to the Bissell family dogs) to photos of the property over the years in some of the common spaces. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

It would be topped with a sixty-foot gold statue of Lady Liberty, wearing wings and flanked by gold eagles. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

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)