statuette

noun

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

Examples of statuette in a Sentence

won a gold-plated statuette as the prize
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The real question is whether the Academy is ready to give Anderson his overdue statuette. Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025 Earlier this year, Saldaña, 47, won her first Oscar, taking home the statuette for Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez. Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The name is a reference to the classic Moonman statuette trophy given during the music television network’s annual show since 1984. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025 McRae was nominated three times previously at the VMAs — including twice in 2024 — but was statuette-less heading into Sunday’s ceremony. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for statuette

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Sep. 2025.

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statuette

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

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