Statue Definition & Meaning

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    • Synonyms 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.

    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

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    "It feels like somewhere we're not supposed to be," Libby adds, looking around at the statues and stained glass.

    From BBC

    His popularity was clear from the turnout for the statue's unveiling – its sculptor, local artist Andy Edwards, said they counted approximately 3,000 people.

    From BBC

    There is a secret entrance to their giant complex, accessed by locking eyes with a statue in a library — it’s thematically appropriate, but also very “Get Smart!”

    From Los Angeles Times

    Several statues have been dotted about the parcel, which has also been outfitted with a private pickleball court, according to planning applications seen by Realtor.com®.

    From MarketWatch

    Thailand on Thursday defended its military's demolition of a Hindu statue along the border with Cambodia, saying the removal was carried out to assert control in a disputed frontier area.

    From Barron's

    Related Words

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

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