sculptor

noun

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

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The posh potty was installed as a satirical art piece by Italian sculptor Maurizio Cattelan. Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 The statue of Malone pushing her cart has become one of the city’s main photo opportunities since it was created by the late sculptor Jeanne Rynhart. Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025 This includes Bury Pol, a Belgian sculptor who specialized in large public kinetic sculptures. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 For a more contemporary experience, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has a noteworthy permanent collection of around 33,000 pieces, and from April 5–September 2, 2025, will host a retrospective honoring sculptor and longtime local Ruth Asawa. Visit California, AFAR Media, 12 Mar. 2025 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. 2025.

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sculptor

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

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