statuette

noun

stat·​u·​ette ˌsta-chə-ˈwet How to pronounce statuette (audio)
Synonyms of statuettenext
: a small statue

Examples of statuette in a Sentence

won a gold-plated statuette as the prize
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And for both Paramount+ and Peacock, those eyeballs might matter more long term than any statuettes being handed out during the ceremony itself. Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 The film won six statuettes in all, including Best Film Editing for Marcia Lucas, Paul Hirsch and Richard Chew, and Best Original Score for John Williams. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 Discovery tales → An 8-year-old boy uncovered a 1,700-year-old Roman statuette fragment during a family trip. Staff, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 The statuette was brought on stage by Isabelle Huppert, who gave a speech that highlighted Streisand’s achievements in film, music and on the stage and also her support for the LGBTQ+ community and religious and ethnic minorities. Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for statuette

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of statuette was in 1738

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“Statuette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statuette. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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statuette

noun
stat·​u·​ette ˌstach-ə-ˈwet How to pronounce statuette (audio)
: a small statue

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