An idol is a man-made object that is venerated in some way. More specific terms include:

• Cult image, a neutral term
• Idolatry, a negative term used by Christians for the non-Christian worship of cult images, termed "idols"
• Icon, a representative image, sometimes considered sacred
• Murti, a devotional image in Hindu and Buddhist religion
• Fetish, a natural object believed to have supernatural powers

Idol may also mean:

• Idol (philosophy), one of several concepts developed by various philosophers
• Teen idol, a popular celebrity "worshipped" by teenagers
• Idols, television series that give formerly unknown persons an opportunity to become stars
• Japanese idol, a heavily promoted and merchandised singer or actor
• Billy Idol, a rock star
• Somebody a person looks up to

Iidol | Idole | アイドル | Ídolo | Кумир