statuette

/,stætju'et/

Thân thiện

A small porcelain statuette of a cat sits on the bookshelf.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small carved or molded figure: A statuette is a small statue, typically a three-dimensional representation of a person, animal, or object, created by carving, molding, or casting.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She won a gold statuette for her performance. (She received a small golden figure as an award for her acting.)
  • The shelf was filled with porcelain statuettes of animals. (The shelf held many small molded figures of animals made from porcelain.)
  • He collects antique bronze statuettes. (He gathers old, small statues made of bronze.)

Advanced Usage

• As an award object: The term is often used specifically for small trophy figures, like the Oscar statuette.
  • The actor proudly held his Academy Award statuette.
• In decorative arts: Refers to small ornamental figures used for display.
  • The mantelpiece was decorated with delicate crystal statuettes.

Variants and Related Words

• Statue (n): A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, usually life-size or larger.
• Figurine (n): A small ornamental figure of a person or animal. This is a very close synonym for statuette.

Synonyms

• Figurine: A small carved or molded figure.
• Ornament: A decorative object.
• Effigy: A sculpture or model of a person (can be small or large).

Related Phrases

• Trophy statuette: A small figure awarded as a prize.
• Bronze statuette: A small statue made of bronze.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small carved or molded figure

Từ đồng nghĩa

• figurine