English · Word Candidate

statue

/ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: statues · statuing · statued

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Meaning · English

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

Noun

I will raise her statue in pure gold.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A portrait.

NounRegister: dated

The young lady just then would have formed a graceful model for a statue of Attention

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To form a statue of; to make into a statue.

Verb

The whole man becomes as if statued into stone and earth.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “statue” mean?

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

Is “statue” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.