statue
Translation
statue
Examples
There is a statue of a lion in the square.
There is a statue of a lion in the square.
The artist carved the statue from marble.
The artist carved the statue from marble.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) statue ((of sb./sth.)) a carved or cast figure of a person or animal There is a statue of a lion in the square.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sculpture, figure, monument
Etymology
From Latin 'statua', which comes from 'stare', meaning 'to stand'. A statue is something that is made to stand.
Memory Tips
A 'statue' is something that 'stands' still. Think of the famous Statue of Liberty.