noun
statue
STAT-choo/ˈstætʃuː/
A three-dimensional sculpture of a person, animal, or other figure.
The bronze statue depicts a standing person on a pedestal.
Etymology
Latin statua described an image or monumental figure, literally “that which is set up.” This connects the sculpted figure with the act of setting it upright for display.
In context
The most mind blowing part is the multi foot tall tree statue sticking out of the cliff wall, while the whole space around it got carved away to make the ceiling
More examples
- The artist carves a statue from a block of marble.
- Two stone statues guard the entrance to the garden.
- She stands as still as a statue.
Forms
statue · statues
statuette noun — A small statue, often used for decoration.