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

At the top of their performance, Yung Lean grabbed a Moon Person before making his way to the main stage and smashing the statue on the ground. — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Its Character Studies presentation placed statues of the Jimmy Choo woman in a timeless, placeless space, so all the focus fell on the product. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

There, archaeologists also found statue fragments including as a deity’s hand, possibly representing the Roman god of war Mars, and fragmented animals. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Pawlikowski, surveying the city, came across a graveyard that was adorned with old statues, worn by lichen and time; and that is where Erika strolls, seeking refuge, on a bright day. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 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)