statue
n. countablen. 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.
The bronze statue stands in the middle of the park.
The city recently cleaned the marble statue of the founder to prepare for the anniversary celebration.
Towering over the harbor, the ancient statue served as both a landmark for sailors and a powerful symbol of the city's maritime dominance.
From Old French statue, from Latin statua, derived from statuō (“set up or erect”). Doublet of statua.
Commonly takes the preposition 'of' to describe the subject ('a statue of a lion').