Word
statue
Phoneticsstat·ue, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstæˌtʃu/
UK/stˈætʃuː/
Definitions
01a work of art
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a large art object made of stone, metal, or wood that looks like a person or animal.
n. a three-dimensional work of art representing a human, animal, or mythical figure, usually created by sculpting, carving, or casting.
日本語:像※
“The city built a bronze statue of the famous singer in the main square.”
“The marble statue stood in the center of the atrium, its intricate details preserved despite centuries of exposure to the elements.”
Pitfall
The statue of the park was very tall.
The statue in the park was very tall.
Use 'in' to describe the location of a statue, or 'of' to describe who the statue represents (e.g., 'a statue of the king').
02to make into a statue
C2 · Proficiency Literary
v. to turn something into a statue or to make a statue of someone.
v. to represent or form into a statue; to immortalise a subject through sculpture.
“The poet described how the cold wind seemed to statue the hikers in place.”
“In his epic verse, the writer sought to statue the fallen heroes in the minds of the readers, rendering their sacrifice permanent through language.”
Usage
This verb use is rare and typically found in poetic or highly formal contexts.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “statue” in context.
Verb
01. carve a statue from stone
“The artist spent three years carving a statue from stone.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
02. erect a statue
“The city council decided to erect a statue of the famous writer in the park.”
verb + noun
03. unveil a statue
“The mayor will unveil a statue of the local hero tomorrow morning.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. bronze statue
“A large bronze statue stands at the entrance of the museum.”
adj + noun
05. life-size statue
“The gallery features a life-size statue of an ancient king.”
adj + noun
06. marble statue
“The museum is famous for its collection of ancient marble statues.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. base of the statue
“People left flowers at the base of the statue to show their respect.”
noun + of + noun
08. statue of a goddess
“They found a small statue of a goddess buried in the garden.”
noun + of + noun
Etymology
From Old French statue, from Latin statua, derived from statuō (“set up or erect”). Doublet of statua.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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