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sculptures

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈskəɫptʃɝz// UK //skˈʌlptʃəz// sculp·tures

n. three-dimensional works of art made by shaping materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. You can see these in museums, parks, or public squares.

n. three-dimensional artistic works created by carving, modelling, casting, or welding materials. Plural form of sculpture; refers to individual pieces of art rather than the medium itself.


SIMPLE

The garden is full of beautiful stone sculptures.

CONTEXTUAL

The museum's new exhibition features several bronze sculptures from the early twentieth century.

COMPLEX

While the gallery is famous for its paintings, the courtyard houses a collection of abstract sculptures that interact dynamically with the changing natural light.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of the noun; used when referring to multiple distinct artistic objects.

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