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

For a complete refresh post-flight, opt for a sculpting and hydrating Celestial Black Diamond ultimate lift facial with lead esthetician Christine Domenden. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

The result looks less like a blade simply ground into shape and more like a form sculpted directly from solid steel. — New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Hollows haven’t been found elsewhere on planets in our solar system, and with no wind or water to form the thousands of puzzling depressions, scientists want to know what forces sculpted them. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

This explains Union’s ethereal glow which was perfectly highlighted and sculpted while maintaining a naturally, radiant look. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 Aug. 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