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

Previously, the National Park Service removed the statue from the National Mall, citing permit non-compliance. —Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025

The suspect also defaced two religious statues, painting over their faces, police said. —Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025

The couple also collected nearly €400,000 ($465,000) between 2018 and 2024 from those who came to pray in front of the statue, promising that the money would go to children’s hospital, the prosecutor’s office in Civitavecchia, which has charged them with fraud, confirmed to CNN Thursday. —Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025

Many notice the Golden Bulls’ statue first, or assume Flowers, the reigning Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association coach of the year and JC Smith graduate, is showing off the venue. —Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2025

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)