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

The Lakers unveiled a statue of their Showtime era coach outside their downtown arena last season. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

The miniature statue showed Doncic shooting a one-legged fadeaway jumper, one of his classic shots. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

It has been given a smart revamp, its public areas now filled with antiques, including stately granite busts and wooden statues from the 1800s. — Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

Per People, Madonna—perhaps appropriately—chose to go as the Weeping Madonna statue, and Morris was dressed as a nun. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Nov. 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)