sculptor

noun

sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər 

: an artist who makes sculptures

Examples of sculptor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of them is the jeweler and sculptor Shaun Leane, one of Alexander McQueen’s closest creative collaborators, who has contributed to tomorrow’s show. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

During the winter, Julian, a 33-year-old sculptor who lives and works in a converted factory in Brooklyn, New York, receives electricity bills that are as much as $800 a month. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Romanian sculptor Andra Ursuța will unveil her commission in 2028. — News Desk, Artforum, 10 Sep. 2026

Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep and dozens of metal artworks by sculptor Ricardo Breceda scattered around town, especially the 350-foot-long sea serpent (along Borrego Springs Road), which has become a community mascot. — Los Angeles Times, 8 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