noun
statuette
stat-yoo-EHT
Statuette (noun) means a small statue, often made of bronze, marble, or a similar material. Example: “She won a small gold statuette as a trophy for the award.”
noun
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A small statue, often made of bronze, marble, or a similar material.
"She won a small gold statuette as a trophy for the award."
How to use statuette
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA miniature statue, smaller than life size.
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Word forms
- Plural
- statuettes
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Etymology
Borrowed from French statuette, a diminutive form of statue.
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What does “statuette” mean?
The word “statuette” means a small statue, often made of bronze, marble, or a similar material. In plain terms, a miniature statue, smaller than life size.
How do you pronounce “statuette”?
“Statuette” is pronounced stat-yoo-EHT (/ˌstætjuˈɛt/ in IPA).
How do you use “statuette” in a sentence?
Here is “statuette” used in a sentence: “She won a small gold statuette as a trophy for the award.”
What part of speech is “statuette”?
“Statuette” is a noun.
Where does the word “statuette” come from?
The word “statuette” comes from French. Borrowed from French statuette, a diminutive form of statue.
