sculptor

noun

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

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The Acid Comedy of Thomas Schütte: In a MoMA retrospective filled with humorous angst, the German sculptor offers a prime 2025 resolution: Don’t run from failure. Laurel Graeber, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 Teams of the best snow sculptors around will test their skills starting today, opening day of the Vulcan Snow Park. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2025 Spot The Potential Within The Marble A sculptor sees endless possibilities where others might see a block of stone. Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 Also in the area: A bust of Abraham Lincoln with a large picture of Walt Disney looming behind him, as well as a bust of Walt Disney, crafted by Blaine Gibson, the sculptor who was responsible for the bulk of the animatronic heads of state inside. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 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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