sculptor

noun

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

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Huston was later married to sculptor Robert Graham until his death in 2008. Raven Brunner, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet started as the residence of sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington and her husband, industrialist Archer Milton Huntington. Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025 Carter-Ryan Gallery features representations of the natural world by the prominent Indigenous painter and sculptor Jason Carter. Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 The monument, carved by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and over 400 workers across 14 years, continues to generate discussion about its role in contemporary American politics and culture. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 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 3 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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