sculptor

noun

sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər 

: an artist who makes sculptures

Examples of sculptor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The façade was designed by Gwen Lux, a pioneering female sculptor who built her career during the 1930s, when the field was largely dominated by men. — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

In this novel, Aphrodite’s story begins with the goddess visiting a sculptor in Milos. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Dedicated in November 2011, the statue was created by renowned Chinese sculptor Lu Zengkang, director of China’s prestigious Guangzhou Sculpture Academy. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Another notable sculptor of fabric (often jersey) was the mysterious Madame Grès (Germaine Émilie Krebs), to whom innumerable designers have paid homage, including Yohji Yamamoto, Mossi Traoré, Richard Malone, and Francesco Murano. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 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