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

The first offerings will include pieces inspired by Byzantine artworks including imperial medallions, architectural ornaments, and statuary. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Pleating, meanwhile, was another prevalent way for designers to replicate the look of ancient statuary. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Adjective

The lawsuit, filed on Monday, argues that the statuary garden planned for West Potomac Park has not secured congressional approval. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1609, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for statuary

• askari
• astbury
• azeri
• banbury
• barberry
• blackberry
• blueberry
• canary
• cranberry
• dentary
• dewberry
• dogberry

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