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Definition of sculptor

sculptor

/ˈskʌlp.tər/
sculp · tor
Adverb:sculpturally
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Plural:sculptors
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Adjective:sculptural
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sculptor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An artist who creates three-dimensional works of art by carving, modeling, casting, or assembling materials such as stone, clay, metal, or wood.

Example

"The renowned sculptor spent nearly three years carving the intricate marble statue for the city plaza."

2

A faint constellation in the southern sky located south of Aquarius and Cetus, containing the South Galactic Pole (capitalized as Sculptor).

Example

"Using a high-powered telescope, the astronomers observed several distant dwarf galaxies within the constellation Sculptor."

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• Nearby Words

sculling
sculpin
sculpt
sculptor
sculptress
sculptural
sculpture

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Latin sculptor, an agent noun derived from sculpere ('to carve or engrave'), which is related to scalpere ('to scratch or cut').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sculptor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sculptor
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