statuette

noun

stat·​u·​ette ˌsta-chə-ˈwet How to pronounce statuette (audio)
Synonyms of statuettenext
: a small statue

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won a gold-plated statuette as the prize
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The walls are full of vibrant paintings, and lined with plants, statuettes and candles. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Lucas recites his spooky little tale in front of a binaural mic shaped like a human head, whose features resemble more than a little the Art Deco lines of an Oscar statuette. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 Cow figurines line his desk, and an ice cream statuette with his face smiles from the windowsill. — Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 Visitors checking in to the reception desk were greeted by an Oscar statuette, for best picture, presented to Paramount Pictures for Forrest Gump in 1995. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statuette

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of statuette was in 1738

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“Statuette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statuette. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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statuette

noun
stat·​u·​ette ˌstach-ə-ˈwet How to pronounce statuette (audio)
: a small statue

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