Statue of Liberty

noun phrase

1
: a large copper statue of a woman holding a torch aloft in her right hand located on Liberty Island in New York harbor
2
: a trick play in football in which the ballcarrier takes the ball from the raised hand of a teammate who is faking a pass

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In a clip of the incident shared by Accuweather, commenters remarked on the symbolism of a Statue of Liberty replica falling face-first. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025 On it are the Statue of Liberty and Liberty passing her torch. Addy Bink, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2025 One side shows a close-up of the Statue of Liberty, and the reverse side shows Liberty passing the torch to a new generation—symbolizing the nation's future and continuity. Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 Cruises offer unique ways to see destinations – think scenic sailing through Norwegian fjords or passing the Statue of Liberty before docking in New York. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Statue of Liberty

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Statue of Liberty was in 1887

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“Statue of Liberty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Statue%20of%20Liberty. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.

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