sculptor

noun

sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər 

: an artist who makes sculptures

Examples of sculptor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During the winter, Julian, a 33-year-old sculptor who lives and works in a converted factory in Brooklyn, New York, receives electricity bills that are as much as $800 a month. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Romanian sculptor Andra Ursuța will unveil her commission in 2028. — News Desk, Artforum, 10 Sep. 2026

Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep and dozens of metal artworks by sculptor Ricardo Breceda scattered around town, especially the 350-foot-long sea serpent (along Borrego Springs Road), which has become a community mascot. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

There, local craftsmanship, like native-spruce beams, is complemented by modern touches, including a ceramic fireplace by Italian sculptor Giuseppe Ducrot. — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from sculpere

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sculptor

noun

sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər 

: a person who makes sculptures