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

Though Gandhi himself had firmly instructed followers not to raise a statue to him, encouraging them instead to spend their money on public works, one patron wished to donate a huge bronze statue of Gandhi to be placed right outside his house. —Maya Jasanoff, The New Yorker, 19 June 2024

The journey began at the statue of Juan Manuel Fangio at Port Hercule, with Formula 1 champion Charles Leclerc as the first relay runner. —Ty Gaskins, WWD, 18 June 2024

Protesters danced on the National War Memorial, put a protest poster and a ball cap on the statue of Terry Fox. —Krista Stevens, Longreads, 17 June 2024

The same gold that was used in Webb is now also used for Oscar statues. —Bret Baier, Fox News, 17 June 2024

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

Kids Definition

statue

noun

stat·​ue ˈstach-ü 

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