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

Chicago’s Columbus statues in Grant and Arrigo Park came down after activists forcibly attempted to remove the prominent statue in 2020, leading to violent clashes between police and protesters. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026

Here is a room filled with statues and artifacts, rescued from the ruins of Pompeii. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026

The ceremony opened with a headline-making moment as nominee and Red Bull athlete Jon Devore parachuted from a helicopter to deliver the Taurus Award statue to the red carpet, officially kicking off the show. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026

The same rush to rename buildings, erect statues, hang massive banners of faces and publicly declare fealty to the leader in power is on display in North Korea, Cuba and the former Soviet Union. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 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)