sculptor

noun

sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər How to pronounce sculptor (audio)
: an artist who makes sculptures

Examples of sculptor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The vivid erasure also seems different from just being overkill in a nod to history by a young sculptor earnestly figuring things out. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024 Iverson’s statue was made by sculptor Chad Fisher, according to NBC Sports. Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sculptor 

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, from sculpere

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sculptor was in 1634

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“Sculptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sculptor. Accessed 6 May. 2024.

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sculptor

noun
sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər How to pronounce sculptor (audio)
: a person who makes sculptures

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