sculptor

noun

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

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The walls are lined with paintings done by her husband, Igor — a painter and sculptor whom The Times profiled in 1991. Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 In 2024, the museum also received a gift of Winters’s work from the estate of painter and sculptor Ellsworth Kelly and Jack Shear. News Desk, Artforum, 29 June 2026 For sculptor Stephen Layne, seeing the statue installed was the culmination of months of planning, craftsmanship and responsibility. Josh Sanders, CBS News, 29 June 2026 This year, for the 20th anniversary of the festival, CNN met a veteran sand sculptor, who walked us through some of the most intricate pieces. Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 27 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 30 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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