statuette

noun

stat·​u·​ette ˌsta-chə-ˈwet 

: a small statue

Synonyms of statuette

• sculpture
• figurine
• doll
• figure

Examples of statuette in a Sentence

won a gold-plated statuette as the prize

Recent Examples on the Web

Sinners entered the history books earlier this year with 16 Academy Award nominations, an all-time record, and went on to win four golden statuettes. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Pawlikowski accepted his statuette from Chiwetel Ejiofor and Nicole Kidman, wiped his brow, and addressed the shining throng. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

These statuettes were seized from hedge fund manager Michael Steinhardt, formerly one of the world’s largest ancient art collectors. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Sep. 2026

That series received 14 Emmy nominations and won four statuettes. — Peter White, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for statuette

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• binet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette

Kids Definition

statuette

noun

stat·​u·​ette ˌstach-ə-ˈwet 

: a small statue