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 The fountain was created in the 1950s by Swedish sculptor Carl Milles, according to the Millesgården Museum in Sweden. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024 In reality, Hull had two sculptors carve a 10-foot-tall, realistic giant from stone. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2024 The sculptor, Karl Illava, was a sergeant with the infantry, according to the Central Park Conservancy. Louis Casiano, Fox News, 8 May 2024 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 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 9 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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