Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A large monumental statue symbolizing liberty: The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It was a gift from France to the United States, dedicated in 1886, and has since become a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Statue of Liberty was a welcoming sight for millions of immigrants arriving in America.
  • We took a ferry to see the Statue of Liberty up close.
  • The Statue of Liberty holds a torch in her right hand and a tablet in her left.

Advanced Usage

• "the Statue of Liberty" as a metonym: The name is often used to represent the ideals of freedom, opportunity, or the United States itself.
  • For many, the Statue of Liberty represents the promise of a new beginning.

Variants and Related Words

• Lady Liberty (n): A common nickname for the Statue of Liberty.
  • "Lady Liberty" has stood in the harbor for over a century.
• Liberty Island (n): The island in New York Harbor upon which the statue stands.

Synonyms

• Symbol of freedom: (A general descriptive phrase, not a proper name).
• Colossus: (A poetic or historical term for a very large statue, referencing the Colossus of Rhodes).

Related Phrases

• Gift from France: A common historical descriptor for the statue's origin.
  • The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to celebrate American independence.
• Torch of Liberty: Refers specifically to the statue's raised torch, a symbol of enlightenment.
  • The Torch of Liberty has been repaired and modified several times.

Noun

1. a large monumental statue symbolizing liberty on Liberty Island in New York Bay