statue

noun

stat·​ue ˈsta-(ˌ)chü How to pronounce statue (audio)
: 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The 55-year-old recently had a one-of-a-kind Blue Diamond statue made of his trademark victory celebration sold via auction for $30,000 through UFC Collectives by Memento Exclusives. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 His statue outside of Wrigley Field captures him in his defensive crouch, ready to make a heads-up play. Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 29 July 2025 His statue at Gallagher Way depicts Sandberg, sporting his flip-down sunglasses flipped up, in a slight defensive crouch while awaiting the next pitch. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025 The Duke University Chapel and a statue of James Buchanan Duke are pictured on the school's campus on March 4, 2016, in Durham, North Carolina. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for statue

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of statue was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Statue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statue. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

statue

noun
stat·​ue ˈstach-ü How to pronounce statue (audio)
: a likeness (as of a person) sculptured, modeled, or cast in a solid substance (as marble)

More from Merriam-Webster on statue

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!