statue
Translation
statue
Examples
The Statue of Liberty is a famous landmark.
The Statue of Liberty is a famous landmark.
They put a bronze statue in the park.
They put a bronze statue in the park.
Grammar Patterns
a carved or cast figure of a person or animal. They put a bronze statue in the park.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sculpture, figure, monument
Etymology
From Latin 'statua', from 'statuere' meaning 'to set up, cause to stand'. It is related to the word 'stand'.
Memory Tips
A statue usually 'stands' still.