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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The show racked up 33 Emmy nominations over the course of its run, ultimately winning seven of the statuettes. Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024 And Dune: Part Two is currently favored to take home the statuette in that category as well at the upcoming 97th ceremony (Sunday, March 2nd, 2025). Mark Hughes, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 In a Reel, O’Brien holds one of the statuettes given to winners, informing the viewer that he’s just won an Oscar before he’s corrected off-screen. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 15 Nov. 2024 The players behind the project have plenty of statuettes and frameworthy certificates between them. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024 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 26 Dec. 2024.

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statuette

noun
stat·​u·​ette ˌstach-ə-ˈwet How to pronounce statuette (audio)
: a small statue

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