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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In the Montes de María, where additional Indigenous groups lived, small statuettes of human figures with instruments resembling gaitas (Indigenous flutes) - also known as chuanas - have been found. Karla Gachet, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025 All films and screenplays in competition vie for the coveted Night Mare statuette, designed and sculpted by toy and figure artist Tony Simione (Marvel, Star Wars, Godzilla, Alien). Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025 It’s poised to be an Oscar frontrunner, maybe even the auteur’s best shot at best picture after decades of nominations that failed to translate into a statuette. Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025 Redford received his first Oscar nomination for the film, but came up short in his bid to win the Best Actor statuette. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 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 6 Oct. 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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