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sculptor

noun

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

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This year’s winner is sculptor Katie Stout. Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025 The air defense system is named after the Italian sculptor and painter of the High Renaissance. Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025 Macy’s Parade Studio is made up of at least 60 artisans and production specialists — including painters, carpenters, animators, sculptors, welders, and designers — all working together to make each vision a reality. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 South Korean painter and sculptor Lee Ufan, a key figure of the Mono-ha movement, has been named the winner of the thirty-second Wolfgang Hahn Prize, presented by the Society for Modern Art at the Museum Ludwig in Cologne. News Desk, Artforum, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sculptor

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 7 Dec. 2025.

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sculptor

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

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