Statue

Pronunciation: /ˈstætʃuː/

Definitions of statue

noun a three-dimensional representation of a person or thing, typically as a sculpture

Example Sentences

A1 The statue in the park is of a famous historical figure.

A2 I bought a small souvenir statue of the Eiffel Tower during my trip to Paris.

B1 The statue of liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy in the United States.

B2 The ancient Greek statues in the museum are incredibly detailed and well-preserved.

C1 The artist spent months sculpting the marble statue, paying attention to every detail.

C2 The bronze statue created by the famous sculptor is considered a masterpiece of modern art.

Examples of statue in a Sentence

formal The statue in the town square was erected to honor the founding fathers.

informal Have you seen the new statue they put up in the park?

slang That statue is so lit, bro!

figurative Her stoic demeanor made her seem like a living statue.

Grammatical Forms of statue

• past tense: statued
• plural: statues
• comparative: more statue
• superlative: most statue
• present tense: statue
• future tense: will statue
• perfect tense: have statued
• continuous tense: is statuing
• singular: statue
• positive degree: statue
• infinitive: to statue
• gerund: statuing
• participle: statuing

Origin and Evolution of statue

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'statue' is derived from the Latin word 'statua', which means 'image' or 'effigy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'statue' has retained its meaning of a three-dimensional representation of a person or animal, but has also come to encompass a broader range of sculptural works.