# sculptor

/ˈskəɫptɝ/ (US) · /skˈʌlptɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sculptor
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

an artist who makes objects out of materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. You use this word for someone who creates three-dimensional art.

For teachers: an artist who creates three-dimensional works of art by carving, modelling, or casting materials such as stone, clay, or metal.

## Examples

- The sculptor works with clay in her studio.
- The famous sculptor spent three years carving the massive marble statue for the city's main square.
- Modern sculptors often experiment with industrial materials like steel and glass to challenge traditional ideas about form and space in public art installations.

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