sculptor

noun

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

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The announcement comes as the gallery, named for renowned British sculptor Barbara Hepworth, prepares to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary. News Desk, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2026 The sculptor, meanwhile, had no idea that his art would be used in this promotional way. Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026 Arriving in town that same day was Chicago sculptor Leonard Volk. Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026 The actor and sculptor, who played the Marv in the first two Home Alone movies, faced one misdemeanor charge of engaging or agreeing to engage in prostitution stemming from an incident in December. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 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 14 Feb. 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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