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 Spanish painter and sculptor is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, most notably as cofounder of the Cubist movement with Georges Braque. Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2024 In 1989, a 120-foot-long rusting steel sculpture in Lower Manhattan by Richard Serra, the renowned sculptor who died earlier this year, was torn down, following backlash from employees who worked in the federal office building the piece was in front of. Anna Kodé, New York Times, 31 May 2024 This deluxe saintly figure, just 17 inches tall, by a gifted but unidentified sculptor is exquisitely carved from light brown alabaster. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024 The monument created by famed sculptor Robert Graham resides within the Charlie Parker Plaza, located at East 18th and Vine streets. J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sculptor 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sculptor.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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

Dictionary Entries Near sculptor

Cite this Entry

“Sculptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sculptor. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

sculptor

noun
sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər How to pronounce sculptor (audio)
: a person who makes sculptures

More from Merriam-Webster on sculptor

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!