Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of statue
"The teacher turned off the music, and everyone froze into statues until someone was caught moving."
A children's game in which the players have to stand still without moving.
In plain English: Statues are stiff, solid figures made of stone, metal, or other hard materials that look exactly like people or animals but cannot move.
"The ancient statues stood silently in the garden under the warm sun."
Usage: Use this term when referring specifically to the playground or party game where participants freeze upon hearing a signal, rather than using it as an adjective for frozen figures of stone and metal. It is often confused with "statue" (singular) in casual speech about children's games but remains distinct from sculptures found outdoors.