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

There’s also the possibility that the men of White Lotus and Severance will cancel each other out, which would pave the way for Paradise’s James Marsden to pick up his first gold statue. —Team Tvline, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025

Plus, there is always the chance that Google will erect a cinnamon bun statue on its campus to celebrate its release. —Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

The program went international and was supported by three American presidents, according to a flier distributed by The Archie Moore Memorial Fund, which is fundraising for the statue. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025

Fox statues — believed to be Inari’s messengers — dot the shrine’s grounds, added an ethereal charm to the already-magical setting. —Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2025

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)