sculptor

noun

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

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Cheese sculptor Sarah Kaufmann (also known as The Cheese Lady) is carving a 600 lb. Taylor Mims, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026 As of Thursday evening, the sculptors had not been contacted directly by Snow Park officials to explain the situation. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile, Mémoires Colorées was born out of Patrick Frey’s (who currently helms Pierre Frey) close friendship with Belgian artist and paper sculptor Isabelle de Borchgrave. Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026 His path led first to Western sculptor and saddle maker Buck Brumley, where Orms started making belt buckles. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 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 7 Feb. 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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