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- [stach-oo-et]
- /ˌstætʃ uˈɛt/
- /ˌstætʃ.uˈet/
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- [stach-oo-et]
- /ˌstætʃ uˈɛt/
Definitions of statuette word
- noun statuette a small statue. 1
- noun statuette miniature statue 1
- countable noun statuette A statuette is a very small sculpture of a person or an animal which is often displayed on a shelf or stand. 0
- noun statuette a small statue 0
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Origin of statuette
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1835-45; See origin at statue, -ette
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Parts of speech for Statuette
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
statuette popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
statuette usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for statuette
noun statuette
- figurine — a small ornamental figure of pottery, metal, plastic, etc.; statuette.
- knockoff — an act or instance of knocking off.
- lookalike — a person or thing that looks like or closely resembles another; double.
- marbles — metamorphosed limestone, consisting chiefly of recrystallized calcite or dolomite, capable of taking a high polish, occurring in a wide range of colors and variegations and used in sculpture and architecture.
- mock up — a contemptuous or derisive imitative action or speech; mockery or derision.
Top questions with statuette
- what is a statuette?
- what is the oscar statuette made of?
- what does the oscar statuette hold in his hands?
- what is a statuette picture?
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