sculptor

noun

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

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Gagini, Palermo Occupying the brooding former studio of the 16th-century sculptor Antonello Gagini, this Palermo restaurant’s antiquity greatly contrasts the modern, slightly zany dishes on the tasting menu. Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026 Book experiences with locals like Barefoot Billy, who guides an epic, 26-mile Jet Ski tour, or Marianne van den Broek, a professional sand sculptor who leads workshops. Kelsey Ogletree, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026 The piece by famed sculptor Auguste Rodin gets a cleaning and preservation treatment once a year by Detroit Institute of Arts staff. Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 11 Jan. 2026 Then the hard work began, like a sculptor chiseling a block of marble into a work of art. Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 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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