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 In this exhibit, sculptor Augusta Savage’s interpretation of that anthem is truly divine – a beautiful bronze harp with African faces. Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2024 In nearby Liberty City is Collective 62, a serene enclave of women artists, like sculptor Nina Surel and mixed-media painter Alex Nuñez and local legend Jeanne Jaffe. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 8 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 19 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

sculptor

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

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