statuary

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noun

stat·​u·​ary ˈsta-chə-ˌwer-ē How to pronounce statuary (audio)
plural statuaries
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a
: the art of making statues
b
: a collection of statues : statues

statuary

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adjective

: of, relating to, or suitable for statues

Examples of statuary in a Sentence

Noun a fine example of late Renaissance statuary
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Those Rome references translate smoothly enough to modern-day New York (renamed New Rome), in architectural echoes, in statuary and in inscriptions on monuments and buildings. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024 Other luxury features include crown moldings, arched recesses for displaying ceramics or statuary, four fireplaces, and a home elevator. Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for statuary 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1609, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of statuary was in 1542

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Cite this Entry

“Statuary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statuary. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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statuary

noun
stat·​u·​ary
ˈstach-ə-ˌwer-ē
plural statuaries
1
2
: a collection of statues
statuary adjective
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