sculptor

noun

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

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The museum’s lineup includes an ongoing exhibition featuring the work of Emma Stebbins, a lesbian neoclassical sculptor best known for her bronze statue of an angel at New York’s Bethesda Fountain. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025 The bar attracted a bohemian crowd, including playwright Tennessee Williams, sculptor Enrique Alférez and restaurateur Ella Brennan. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025 In another scene, the French sculptor’s reclining figure of La Jeune Fille Allongée became a sculptural beachgoer with the addition of a pristine cotton parasol. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025 Others involved in the original film are contributing to the Mindhouse documentary, including John Humphreys, the sculptor who created the Alien Autopsy hoax body. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025 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 Nov. 2025.

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sculptor

noun
sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər How to pronounce sculptor (audio)
: a person who makes sculptures

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