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

Yet the soaring dunes inside Kaiser Crater show that Martian winds have nonetheless been powerful enough to sculpt vast landscapes over time, perhaps during a period when the Martian atmosphere was thicker a few billion years ago. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Anthony’s approach to sculpting is about patience rather than heavy product. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Kuechly’s face will become the 53rd one that Hammond has sculpted for the hall of fame. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Formed from volcanic pumice sculpted by the wind and sea, Sarakiniko’s lunar-like appearance, contrasting with cobalt waters, is surreal. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 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