sculptor

noun

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

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Five were created by Mark Hill, the son of the property owner and an accomplished sculptor who works primarily in forged and welded corten and stainless steel. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Founded in 1640, its illustrious clientele counts artists Juan Miro and Marc Chagall, and more recently, German sculptor Imi Knoebel and French painter Jean-Paul Agosti. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Local figurative sculptor Austen Brantley was chosen to create artwork of Joe Louis for the city's new greenway that is named after the iconic boxer. Annalise Frank, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024 The still-under-construction townhouse being developed by Elad Group and now available at $14.5 million was designed inside and out by sculptor and architect Craig Copeland, a partner at the international firm Pelli Clarke & Partners. Mark David, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024 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 Dec. 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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