Definitions for statue
ˈstætʃ ustat·ue

Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. statue(noun)

   a sculpture representing a human or animal

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. statue(Noun)

   A three-dimensional work of art, usually of a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.

   Etymology: From statua, derived from statuo.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Statue(noun)

   the likeness of a living being sculptured or modeled in some solid substance, as marble, bronze, or wax; an image; as, a statue of Hercules, or of a lion

   Etymology: [F., fr. L. statua (akin to stativus standing still), fr. stare, statum, to stand. See Stand.]

2. Statue(noun)

   a portrait

   Etymology: [F., fr. L. statua (akin to stativus standing still), fr. stare, statum, to stand. See Stand.]

3. Statue(verb)

   to place, as a statue; to form a statue of; to make into a statue

   Etymology: [F., fr. L. statua (akin to stativus standing still), fr. stare, statum, to stand. See Stand.]

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1. Statue

   A statue is a sculpture representing one or more people or animals, normally full-length, as opposed to a bust, and at least close to life-size, or larger. A small statue, usually small enough to be picked up, is called a statuette or figurine. The definition of a statue is not always clear-cut; equestrian statues, of a person on a horse, are certainly included, and in many cases, such as a Madonna and Child or a Pietà, a sculpture of two people will also be. Statues have been produced in many cultures from from prehistory to the present; the oldest known statue dating to about 30,000 years ago. The world's tallest statue is over 500 feet. Many statues are built on commission to commemorate a historical event, or the life of an influential person. Many statues are intended as public art, exhibited outdoors or in public buildings. Some statues gain fame in their own right, separate from the person or concept they represent, as with the Statue of Liberty.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Statue

   stat′ū, n. a likeness of a human being or animal carved out of some solid substance: an image—(obs.) Stat′ua.—n. Stat′ūary, the art of carving statues: a statue or a collection of statues: one who makes statues: a dealer in statues.—adj. Stat′ued, furnished with statues.—n. Statuette′, a small statue. [Fr.,—L. statua—statuĕre, to cause lo stand—stāre.]

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'statue' in Nouns Frequency: #2391

Anagrams for statue »

1. astute

How to pronounce statue?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of statue in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of statue in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of statue in a Sentence

1. Mwanandeke Kindembo:

   The only best way to prove that a statue can't provide for you is to ask it for food.

2. Harriett Bullard White:

   To see the statue, I feel like I've conquered, he was so deserving. It's never too late to acknowledge his legacy.

3. AiR Atman in Ravi:

   God is not a statue,God is not a saint...God is not a picture that anyone can paint.

4. Sheikh Munajjid:

   It is not permitted to make a statue out of snow, even by way of play and fun.

5. Edward Berenson:

   There’s a relationship between the Egyptian statue that Bartholdi first conceived in the late 1860s, but that statue changed as it migrated to the United States. The original version of the statue made sense for Egyptian society. It wouldn’t have made sense for America.

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