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statuette

/ˌstætʃ.uˈɛt/
stat · u · ette

Plural:statuettes
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• noun

1

A small statue or molded figure, often displayed as a decorative ornament or awarded as a trophy.

Example

"The museum exhibit featured a carved ivory statuette dating back to the fourth century."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French statuette, formed from statue (from Latin statua, meaning "image" or "statue") and the diminutive suffix -ette.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Statuette. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/statuette
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