statue — A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstætʃu/
Example Sentences
- The museum's new statue is so realistic that tourists keep asking it for directions
- Ancient Greek statues were originally painted in bright colors
- The pigeon seemed to think the statue's head was the perfect bathroom
statue
NOUN[/ˈstætʃu/]
A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'statua', which originated from the Latin verb 'stare' meaning 'to stand'. The term originally referred to a sculpted or cast figure of a person or deity, with the concept of something standing upright at its etymological core.
Breakdown
stat- (from Latin 'stare', to stand) + -ua (noun-forming suffix). The root conveys the idea of an upright figure or representation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The museum's new statue is so realistic that tourists keep asking it for directions”
“Ancient Greek statues were originally painted in bright colors”
“The pigeon seemed to think the statue's head was the perfect bathroom”
“They commissioned a statue to honor the war veterans”
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