sculptor

noun

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

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Devin Wilde brings a sculptor’s instinct to the humble vase, and the result—realized in partnership with Design Within Reach—is a collection of vessels that earn their place on a shelf with or without flowers. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 Ryan is an award-winning sculptor who lives and works in Southern California and has exhibited widely with museums, galleries and art associations. Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026 The city of Aurora’s Public Art Division is set to unveil a new exhibit on Friday that will mark the homecoming of a renowned sculptor and historian. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 The proposal is under study, and park sculptor Isamu Noguchi hasn’t been consulted yet. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 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 5 Apr. 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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