sculptor

noun

sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər 

: an artist who makes sculptures

Examples of sculptor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The light streaming through the large windows really showcases the art, and reminds visitors of the environment that the sculptor himself created in. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026

Scientists have always theorized that gravity was the main sculptor during this early era. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026

That visit came decades later, through his post-baseball life as a renowned wood sculptor. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The American sculptor gave the center the work as a gift in 2019. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from sculpere

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sculptor

noun

sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər 

: a person who makes sculptures