statuary

[stach-oo-er-ee]

noun

plural

statuaries 

1. statues collectively.

2. a group or collection of statues.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or suitable for statues.

statuary

/ ˈstætjʊərɪ /

noun

1. statues collectively

2. the art of making statues

adjective

1. of, relating to, or suitable for statues

Word History and Origins

Origin of statuary¹

From the Latin word statuārius, dating back to 1535–45. See statue, -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of statuary¹

C16: from Latin statuārius

Example Sentences

Under that water, buildings, statuary, coins and royal personal effects came to rest, and waited to be found.

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Rahim has the kind of prominent ribs and veins that were made for statuary.

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Is now really the time to contemplate celebrities flaunting borrowed diamonds and haute couture, delivering emotional speeches while clutching coveted statuary?

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Thankfully what was saved made a much longer list - including all the stained-glass windows, most of the statuary and artwork, and the holy relic known as the Crown of Thorns.

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In the last few years, Harvey turned to sculpting imaginary but mythic-seeming artifacts that exist as both 3-D printed statuary and glossy virtual models.

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Related Words

• carving 
• sculpture