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

Early Tuesday morning, workers used a crane to remove a giant fluorescent yellow vest draped over the statue at the center of the square, then used pressure washers to blast graffiti off the monument. — Tom Nouvian, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Outside stands a statue of an infirm John Paul II leaning on his papal staff — a reminder of the pontiffs who have been treated here, and of their earthly frailty. — Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026

Still, even with a clear connection to local history, Hanson and Ugalde struggled to place to the statue. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026

The gala has quickly become a major stop on the awards season campaign trail, with many in attendance laying the ground work for a golden statue in March. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 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)