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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The Emmy-winning Noah Wyle hospital procedural already has a pair of statuettes for Episodic Drama and New Series. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026 The winner will receive £30,000, anonymously endowed, along with a statuette known as the ‘Bessie’, created and donated by the late artist Grizel Niven. Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026 There is a statuette of a cheetah in Antonio Romanucci’s law office in a skyscraper overlooking the Chicago River. Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Regardless of how stars are styled, the night’s best accessory is always that Actor statuette. Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 1 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 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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