sculptor

noun

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

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Created by sculptor Andy Scott, the kelpies — shape-shifting mythical creatures from Scottish folklore that live in the country's famous lochs — were completed in 2013. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 Designed and built by a metal sculptor, the 2,200-square-foot home boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms and weighs in at roughly 110 tons of steel. Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile, pro sculptors continue their pieces. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026 Examples include the cover of the 1936 Enrosadira magazine signed by Italian painter and sculptor Fortunato Depero, and promotional materials from hotels and ski resorts. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 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 26 Jan. 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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