statuary

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noun

stat·​u·​ary ˈsta-chə-ˌwer-ē 

plural statuaries

1

: sculptor

2

a

: the art of making statues

b

: a collection of statues : statues

statuary

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adjective

: of, relating to, or suitable for statues

Examples of statuary in a Sentence

Noun

a fine example of late Renaissance statuary

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Since its founding in 1838, Green-Wood Cemetery’s permanent residents have lain among the hills of Brooklyn, their tranquility guarded by elaborate statuary, venerable trees, and sumptuous tombs. —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026

Suburban Lawn and Garden, Kansas City, Missouri Among Suburban Lawn and Garden’s three locations, its superstore in the Kansas City neighborhood of Martin City is a local favorite for its aisles and aisles of houseplants, plants, shrubs, trees, and even topiaries and statuaries. —Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026

Adjective

The Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji and the views from Kiyomizudera are the city’s big stars, but the statuary hall at Sanjusangendo is a contemplative escape. —Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026

The order also revives Trump's call for a National Garden of American Heroes, a statuary park honoring 250 figures ranging from Presidents Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy to basketball star Kobe Bryant, architect Frank Lloyd Wright and civil rights leader C.T. Vivian. —Stephen Fowler, NPR, 3 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1609, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for statuary

• accessary
• adversary
• ancillary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• beriberi
• breviary
• budgetary
• capillary
• catenary
• cautionary

Kids Definition

statuary

noun

stat·​u·​ary

ˈstach-ə-ˌwer-ē

plural statuaries

1

: sculpture entry 1 sense 1

2

: a collection of statues

statuary adjective