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

After a presentation by NMNH Director Kirk Johnson and postdoctoral fellow Sarah Johnson, representatives of the Sicangu and Oglala Lakota saw the statues off on their journey. —Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026

The actor was seen posing for photos at the popular fast-food eatery with his gold statue still in hand. —Melinda Yao, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026

Osgood flew with DeSantis on the state plane from Tallahassee to Saint Augustine in February for a ceremony at which the governor unveiled a statue of abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass. —Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026

But statues including one in downtown Los Angeles, south of Olvera Street, were eventually taken down. —Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 21 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)