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

Another shows two boys praying by a statue of the Virgin Mary in an Italian courtyard. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026

With coaching legend Nolan Richardson seated courtside on the same night the school announced plans for a statue of his likeness outside Bud Walton Arena, the Horns endured 40 minutes of true basketball hell. —Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026

And on Oscar Sunday, once the statues have finally been handed out, there are plenty of options to let loose — with or without a win. —Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026

The statue was decapitated in late 2022, though its head has since been reattached. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 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)