Statuette

/ˌstæçueˈɛt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small statue, especially one that is a representation of a human figure.

She placed the elegant statuette of a dancer on the mantle as a focal point in the room.

A small sculpture, often used for decoration or as a collectible.

The collector displayed his collection of antique statuettes in a glass case.

A three-dimensional figure created from various materials such as metal, wood, or ceramic.

The statuette made of bronze captured the likeness of the historical figure perfectly.

From French 'statuette', a diminutive of 'statue', from Latin 'statua'.

figurine

A small, decorative object.

art piece

A work of art, such as a statuette.

statue

A large, often life-sized representation of a person or animal.

bust

A sculpted representation of a person's head and shoulders.