statue

The word “statue” means a three-dimensional sculpture, usually of a person or animal, made from stone, metal, or another solid material. In plain terms, a sculpted figure, usually representing a person or animal.

“Statue” is pronounced STACH-oo (/ˈstæt͡ʃu/ in IPA).

Here is “statue” used in a sentence: “Tourists gathered to photograph the statue in the town square.”

“Statue” is a noun.

The word “statue” comes from Latin. From Latin statua, related to statuere, "to set up or erect.".

“Statue” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

A statue is a three-dimensional sculpture, usually of a person or animal, made from stone, metal, or another solid material. A statute is a written law passed by a legislative body. The two are often confused because they differ by only one letter, but they belong to entirely different fields — art and law.

Sculpture is the broader term for any three-dimensional artwork, while a statue is a specific kind of sculpture that usually represents a person or animal. Every statue is a sculpture, but abstract or non-figurative three-dimensional works are called sculptures, not statues.

A statue typically shows the complete figure of a person or animal, while a bust shows only the head, shoulders, and upper chest. Both are made from solid materials such as stone or metal, but calling something a statue usually implies a full-body representation.

Statues are traditionally made from durable solid materials, most commonly stone such as marble or granite and metal such as bronze. Other solid materials like wood, plaster, and concrete are also used, but stone and metal dominate because they survive outdoors for centuries.