sculptor

noun

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

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The beach chair idea was proposed to the city in 2019 by Fallbrook artist Michael Stutz, a sculptor who designed the beach chair itself, which is large enough to seat two or three people at once. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 All three of the daughters of Meryl Streep and sculptor Don Gummer came to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday night. Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026 Built and decorated under the creative direction of design firm Roman and Williams, the hotel is rich with art, from the entryway's ceramic installation by sculptor Stan Bitter to unique textile art in every room. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026 Budding sculptors can craft to their hearts' content. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 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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