sculptor

noun

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

Examples of sculptor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Today, the Precious Moments brand is continued by Butcher's children Don, Jon and Deb, alongside master sculptor Hiko Maeda. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 Italian sculptor Canova carved his naked god in pristine white marble as handsome, buff and poised — but, unfortunately, the head came out too small for his body. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024 After entering private life in 1966, Dwight spent a decade as an entrepreneur before becoming a sculptor of historic Black figures. Gina Sunseri, ABC News, 20 May 2024 Correspondent Martha Teichner meets the metal sculptor whose custom weathervanes tell remarkable stories (and come with a two-to-three-year wait list). David Morgan, CBS News, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sculptor 

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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 5 Jun. 2024.

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sculptor

noun
sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər How to pronounce sculptor (audio)
: a person who makes sculptures

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