statue

American  

[stach-oo] / ˈstætʃ u /

noun

1. a three-dimensional work of art, as a representational or abstract form, carved in stone or wood, molded in a plastic material, cast in bronze, or the like.

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statue British  

/ ˈstætjuː /

noun

1. a wooden, stone, metal, plaster, or other kind of sculpture of a human or animal figure, usually life-size or larger

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Other Word Forms

• statuelike adjective

Etymology

Origin of statue

1300–50; Middle English < Middle French < Latin statua, noun derivative of statuere to set up, itself derivative of status ( status )

Example Sentences

But statues including one in downtown Los Angeles, south of Olvera Street, were eventually taken down.

From Los Angeles Times

When an ancient bronze statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius landed back on Turkish soil after decades abroad, it was more than a symbolic homecoming.

From Barron's

Both of these films were received well by audiences and earned golden statues at this year’s Oscars.

From Los Angeles Times

Dozens of California schools, streets, parks and libraries bear the name of Cesar Chavez — on top of the statues erected and holiday established in his honor.

From Los Angeles Times

“Are there inlaid wood floors inside, and a grand gallery around a central hall, and—and bas-relief statues set along the walls?”

From Literature

Related Words

• bronze
• bust
• effigy
• figure
• icon
• image
• likeness
• marble
• piece
• sculpture
• statuary
• statuette