statue

noun

stat·​ue ˈsta-(ˌ)chü 

: a three-dimensional representation usually of a person, animal, or mythical being that is produced by sculpturing, modeling, or casting

Examples of statue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They are surrounded on all sides by statues of saints looking down on them. —Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025

Any art that lives on the outside of the yacht – ceiling panels, statues, bespoke furniture – can be tricky, as well. —Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

People have created a makeshift shrine for Pope Francis at a statue of John Paul II in front of the Gemelli Hospital in Rome. Candles, flowers and balloons have been left at the makeshift shrine. —Christopher Lamb, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025

Near the Depression-era statue of famed 19th century actress Helena Modjeska is where a former girlfriend broke up with me. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French estatue, statue, from Latin statua, from statuere to set up — more at statute

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for statue

• blew
• blue
• boo
• brew
• chew
• chou
• clue
• coo
• coup
• crew
• cue
• dew

Kids Definition

statue

noun

stat·​ue ˈstach-ü 

: a likeness (as of a person) sculptured, modeled, or cast in a solid substance (as marble)