statues
word · lemma: statue
/ˈstæˌtʃuz/
/stˈætʃuːz/
Definition
Objects made to look like a person, animal, or thing, usually from stone or metal, often displayed as art in public places.
Usage & Nuances
Used for multiple figures (plural of 'statue'). Commonly found in parks, museums, or city centers. Do not confuse with 'sculptures', which can be abstract; 'statues' represent real or imaginary beings.
Spanish: estatuasPortuguese (BR): estátuasPortuguese (PT): estátuasChinese (Simplified): 雕像Chinese (Traditional): 雕像Hindi: प्रतिमाएँArabic: تماثيلBengali: মূর্তিগুলোRussian: статуиJapanese: 彫像Vietnamese: tượngKorean: 조각상들Turkish: heykellerUrdu: مجسمےIndonesian: patung-patung
Example Sentences
There are many statues in the city park.
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The museum displays ancient statues.
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Children like to take photos with the animal statues.
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Many tourists gather around the famous statues to take selfies.
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Some statues in the city have become symbols of local history.
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At night, the statues look mysterious under the lights.
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