Statuette

statuette, small figurine

noun shta-too-ET-uh Rare

Origin: from French statuette, diminutive of statue

Usage Note

Statuette denotes a small-scale sculpture, typically under 30 cm. Often used for collector's pieces or awards, as in die goldene Statuette for a film prize.

Examples

"Die bronzene Statuette zierte das Bücherregal des Sammlers."

Natural Translation

The bronze statuette adorned the collector's bookshelf.

Literal Translation

The bronze statuette adorned the bookshelf of the collector.

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