sculptor

noun

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

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They are used as residencies, sponsored by the Shorefast Foundation, for painters, writers, sculptors, and ceramists from around the world. Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026 Bae carefully examines the cotton jacket before moving in to pin it, circling the customer like a sculptor with a chisel. Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026 The Dining Area The table was made by sculptor Bryan Hunt out of scraps from the apartment where Poe grew up. Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 4 Apr. 2026 Rooted in African diasporic tradition and modern Black community-building, Pompeii // Utility goes way back in many ways—even the album’s cover art features two works crafted by Earl’s childhood friend, the sculptor Sharif Farrag. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026 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 12 Apr. 2026.

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sculptor

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

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