Sculptress Meaning in English

word

US

ˈskʌlp.tɹəs

SKULP-truhs

UK

skˈʌlptɹəs

skULP-truhs

Definition

A sculptress is a woman who creates sculptures, especially as a professional artist.

Usage & Nuances

"Sculptress" is now somewhat old-fashioned and less common; "sculptor" is used for any gender. Still, "sculptress" may appear in historical contexts or to emphasize gender. Use "famous sculptress," "modern sculptress."

• Spanish: escultora
• Portuguese (BR): escultora
• Portuguese (PT): escultora
• Chinese (Simplified): 女雕塑家
• Chinese (Traditional): 女雕塑家
• Hindi: मूर्तिकार (स्त्री)
• Arabic: نحاتة
• Bengali: মূর্তিকারিণী - নারী ভাস্কর
• Russian: скульпторша - скульптор (женщина)
• Japanese: 女流彫刻家
• Vietnamese: nhà điêu khắc nữ
• Korean: 여성 조각가
• Turkish: kadın heykeltıraş
• Urdu: مجسمہ ساز خاتون
• Indonesian: pematung wanita

Example Sentences

The sculptress is working on a clay statue.

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Anna is a talented sculptress from Italy.

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The art museum invited a famous sculptress to speak.

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As a sculptress, she blends traditional techniques with modern ideas.

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The gallery featured works by a nineteenth-century sculptress.

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She became the first African sculptress to win the award.

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