sculptor

noun

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

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Among Jacobus’ investment victims: a wealthy businessman who owns a crane business, a plastic surgeon and a renowned sculptor, all from Venezuela, according to court records. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025 Wright was not just a wax sculptor but an advocate for prisoners of war and a Patriot spy. Literary Hub, 17 July 2025 In an album page, these images appear in a montage with ones of the sculptor and ceramicist Valentine Schlegel, her partner at the time. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2025 Chief among his benefactors was American wax sculptor and undercover spy, Patience Wright who lived and worked in London. Time, 9 July 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 29 Jul. 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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