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

Amanera in the Dominican Republic surprises guests each night with a different cultural gift, such as a Taino wooden statue or a piece of larimar stone. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

One supporter wrote in from New Zealand sharing pictures of his children with a rooster statue in their yard. — Holly Ramer, Fortune, 24 July 2026

The two embraced in February when Los Angeles unveiled a Riley statue for his time leading the Showtime Lakers. — Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Casey also went on to win an Oscar, scoring the Best Actor statue in 2017 for his role as Lee Chandler in Manchester by the Sea. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 24 July 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)