sculpture

noun
UK: /ˈskʌlptʃər/
US: /ˈskʌlptʃər/

  1. A three-dimensional work of art made by shaping or combining materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay.

    1. I saw a large sculpture today.
    2. The museum displayed an impressive sculpture made of bronze and steel.

  2. The art of making three-dimensional objects.

    1. She studies sculpture at the university.
    2. His interest in sculpture began during his travels in Italy.

Synonyms

form carving shape model statue
sculpture verb

  1. To create or form something into a three-dimensional shape.

    1. He likes to sculpture clay.
    2. She sculptured a beautiful figure from a block of marble.

  2. To drastically change the appearance or shape of something.

    1. She will sculpture her hair soon.
    2. The politician attempted to sculpture public opinion with his speeches.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sculpture" in English means: A three-dimensional work of art made by shaping or combining materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay., The art of making three-dimensional objects..

The phonetic transcription of "sculpture" is /ˈskʌlptʃər/ in British English and /ˈskʌlptʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sculpture": form, carving, shape, model, statue.

Example usage of "sculpture": "I saw a large sculpture today.". More examples on the page.