sculptor

noun

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

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In his last year there, the museum opened a major retrospective of the work of American sculptor Carl Andre, one of the founders of Minimalism, the first since the 1970s. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026 David Collins Studio’s The Apartment is on the rooftop, blue-grey in palette and stocked with limited-edition books and art, including a plaster chandelier by sculptor Philippe Anthonioz. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Spanish graphic designer, illustrator and sculptor, Peret, sketched the brand’s first logo, while architect Tonet Sunyer designed the first Desigual store in Ibiza’s port in 1986, a moment the brand is now celebrating 40 years later. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026 The brand, founded in 1980 by sculptor David and painter Sybil Yurman, has always focused on meticulous design and detail. Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 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 8 Jun. 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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