sculptor

noun

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

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The statue, made mostly of marble, was created by Will Hemsley, a sculptor based in Centreville on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Brian Witte, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026 This photo provided by sculptor Will Hemsley shows the statue of Christopher Columbus standing in front of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington on March 22, 2026. CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026 The statue, made mostly of marble, was created by Will Hemsley, a sculptor based in Centreville on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026 Through the Swiss sculptor, Tomkins was introduced to Robert Rauschenberg, who was also working with Tinguely, and then to John Cage. News Desk, Artforum, 22 Mar. 2026 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 28 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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