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statue

n. countable
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈstæˌtʃu// UK //stˈætʃuː// stat·ue Archaic General-service

n. a figure of a person, animal, or object that is made from a hard material like stone or metal. You usually see them in parks, museums, or public squares.

n. a three-dimensional representation of a person, animal, or deity, typically carved from stone or cast in metal. Usually life-sized or larger and intended for public display.


SIMPLE

The bronze statue stands in the middle of the park.

CONTEXTUAL

The city recently cleaned the marble statue of the founder to prepare for the anniversary celebration.

COMPLEX

Towering over the harbor, the ancient statue served as both a landmark for sailors and a powerful symbol of the city's maritime dominance.

Origin

From Old French statue, from Latin statua, derived from statuō (“set up or erect”). Doublet of statua.

Usage

Commonly takes the preposition 'of' to describe the subject ('a statue of a lion').

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