sculptor

noun

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

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For centuries figurative sculptors have found ways to render their subjects in motion. Dawn Chan, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026 Preston’s next-door neighbor at the loft was the sculptor Claes Oldenburg. Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026 The bronze and copper mirrors were crafted by French sculptor and designer Claude Lalanne, and this new high auction going price sets a new record for the artist. News Desk, Artforum, 23 Apr. 2026 This one came in the form of the Italian sculptor Francesco Pezzicar’s The Freed Slave, on display at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 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 28 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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