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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Since 1929, over 3,100 Oscar statuettes have been awarded, and only 20 are in the possession of Black women. Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026 Since 1929, when Hollywood began recognizing excellence in cinematic achievements, more than 3,100 Oscar statuettes have been awarded. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 22 Jan. 2026 Daniel Blumberg took home a Best Original Score statuette for his work on Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026 During the bicentennial, the state also created statuettes of the Independent Man as keepsakes. Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 19 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 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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