# replica

/ˈɹɛpɫɪkə/ (US) · /ɹˈɛplɪkɐ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/replica
Updated: 2026-07-22

## Senses

### 1. an exact copy

noun · CEFR B2

an exact copy of an object, often made to look just like the original.

For teachers: a precise reproduction of an original work of art, historical artefact, or mechanical object.

- The museum sells a small replica of the ancient statue in the gift shop.
- The historical society commissioned a full-scale replica of the 18th-century ship to serve as a floating educational museum for local students.

### 2. a scale model

noun · CEFR B2

a copy of something that is much smaller than the real thing.

For teachers: a reproduction of an object made at a different scale, typically smaller than the original.

- He has a collection of metal replicas of classic racing cars on his shelf.
- The architect presented a detailed replica of the proposed stadium to the city council to illustrate how the structure would fit into the skyline.

## Examples

- He bought a small replica of the Eiffel Tower.
- The museum displays a high-quality replica of the crown jewels while the originals are kept in a secure vault.
- To preserve the fragile cave paintings from the humidity of human breath, the government commissioned a full-scale replica for tourists to explore instead of the actual site.

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