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statue

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈstætʃuː/

Forms: statues

statue means: An object shaped like a person or animal, usually made from stone, metal, or wood.

noun

SCULPTED FIGUREA2

An object shaped like a person or animal, usually made from stone, metal, or wood.

  • A statue stands in the park.
  • They built a statue of the town’s founder.
  • Who made these small wooden statues?

How to use it: statue of someone/something (There is a statue of a lion outside the museum.)

Similar words: sculpture, figure

Common phrases: bronze statue, stone statue, statue of someone

ART FIGUREB1

A figure of a person or animal made from stone, metal, or another material.

  • A statue stands in the park.
  • They placed two bronze statues outside the museum.
  • Who carved this statue of a horse?

How to use it: statue of someone/something (There is a statue of a lion beside the gate.)

Similar words: sculpture

Common phrases: stone statue, bronze statue, statue of someone

Questions about statue

What does statue mean?

An object shaped like a person or animal, usually made from stone, metal, or wood.

What is statue in other languages?

Türkçe: heykel · Español: estatua · Français: statue · Deutsch: Statue · Italiano: statua · 日本語: 像

How do you pronounce statue?

It is pronounced /ˈstætʃuː/.

How do you use statue in a sentence?

A statue stands in the park. They built a statue of the town’s founder.

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