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 hotel had a special statue commissioned to honor its 20th anniversary. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026

Even the 65-foot-tall Kartlis Deda statue towering over Tbilisi gives mixed messages. —Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026

Idaho’s Capitol could soon host a Diwali celebration, and a statue of Mahatma Gandhi could be coming to Boise — two proposals put forward in May by Prakash Gupta, consul general of India, during his second visit to the city. —Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2026

Instead of the walkable district with elaborate archways and lion statues, I was led to a shopping center in Chamblee aptly named Chinatown Plaza. —Candy Hom - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 31 May 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)