noun
Uncommon
statues
STACH-ooz
Statues (noun) means plural of statue; also the name of a children's game where players must freeze in place without moving. Example: “The kids played statues in the garden, freezing whenever the music stopped.”
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Plural of statue; also the name of a children's game where players must freeze in place without moving.
"The kids played statues in the garden, freezing whenever the music stopped."
"The park was full of old stone statues covered in moss."
"Let's play statues, and whoever moves first is out of the game."
How to use statues
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one statue, or a freeze-in-place children's game.
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What does “statues” mean?
The word “statues” means plural of statue; also the name of a children's game where players must freeze in place without moving. In plain terms, more than one statue, or a freeze-in-place children's game.
How do you pronounce “statues”?
“Statues” is pronounced STACH-ooz (/ˈstæt͡ʃuz/ in IPA).
How do you use “statues” in a sentence?
Here is “statues” used in a sentence: “The kids played statues in the garden, freezing whenever the music stopped.”
What part of speech is “statues”?
“Statues” is a noun.
Is “statues” a common word?
“Statues” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between statues and sculptures?
Statues typically refer to figures, often of people or animals, made to resemble their subject, while sculpture is a broader term covering any three-dimensional artwork, including abstract forms that don't represent a specific figure. All statues are sculptures, but not all sculptures are statues.
What is the game called Statues?
Statues is a children's game in which players must freeze in place without moving, often after being tagged or when music stops, and anyone caught moving is typically out or penalized.
Is statues always used to mean carved or cast figures?
No, statues can also refer to the children's game of the same name where players freeze in place, so context determines whether the word means physical figures or the freezing game.
