sculptor

noun

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

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Like many sculptors of ice—which needs to be food safe—Max has a culinary background himself. Blair Braverman, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026 At the heart of it is the Residence Fountain, a Baroque work by Italian sculptor Tommaso di Garone, featuring four horses and three dolphins. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026 Painters, sculptors, potters, writers and people who just love the arts. Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026 The women are compelling and beautiful, among them a fuchsia-haired scientist, woodsy sculptor and psychonaut bartender. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sculptor

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from sculpere

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Mar. 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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