statue

A statue is a sculpture that represents a person or animal, usually made of stone, metal, or other materials.

When people talk about statues, they often mean the famous ones in public places. For example, you might see photos of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor or read about the iconic status of Buckingham Palace's guards in London. Statues can also be found in museums and art galleries, where they're displayed as works of art. Sometimes people visit cities just to see specific statues, like Michelangelo's famous sculptures in Italy. The word statue is often used when describing famous or historic sculptures that have become symbols of a city or country.