sculpt

verb

ˈskəlpt 

sculpted; sculpting; sculpts

: carve, sculpture

Synonyms of sculpt

• carve

Examples of sculpt in a Sentence

She carefully sculpted the wood.

The children painted and sculpted all morning.

Sculpt your back with push-ups.

Recent Examples on the Web

The multitasking device temporarily boosts radiance, improves firmness, and sculpts the look of facial contours—all in just a few minutes a day. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026

The brand recommends using the lotion after sculpting treatments to enhance results; it can also be used daily on its own. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

The key is to go for that same effortless, experimental vibe by creating a contrast between more defined, sculpted roots and keeping the rest of the hair straight and manageable. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026

Seated Nymph was sculpted by the Italian artist Pier Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi, also known as Antico, in 1503. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French sculpter, alteration of obsolete sculper, from Latin sculpere

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sculpt

• gulped
• pulped

Kids Definition

sculpt

verb

ˈskəlpt 

: sculpture entry 2, carve