statuette

[ stach-oo-et ]

noun

1. a small statue.

statuette

/ ˌstætjʊˈɛt /

noun

1. a small statue

Word History and Origins

Origin of statuette¹

From French, dating back to 1835–45; statue, -ette

Example Sentences

The chef is best known for serving his classic truffle chicken pot pie and his iconic smoked salmon Oscar statuettes.

From Salon

The world’s longest treasure hunt appears to have come to an end, after an announcement in France that a buried statuette of a golden owl has finally been unearthed - after 31 years.

From BBC

“I’m just trying to process all this,” Gunning tells us, not long before etching her own name on a statuette.

From Los Angeles Times

A decision will also be taken on how to dispose of hundreds of statuettes, busts and other images of the charity’s creator.

From BBC

His films have received more than 300 Oscar nominations and 81 statuettes.

From BBC

Related Words

• bronze
• bust
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• figure
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