🗿Sculpture

noun
/ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Meaning

the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster

Example Sentences

The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.

The museum has a beautiful marble sculpture of a woman.

Synonyms

carving, statue, figure, artwork, model, effigy
Entry 1
carving, statue, figure, artwork
Entry 2
statue, carving, model, figure, effigy

Antonyms

destruction, demolition, painting, sketch, drawing
Entry 1
destruction, demolition
Entry 2
painting, sketch, drawing

Collocations

ancient sculpture, marble sculpture, bronze sculpture, sculpture garden, modern sculpture
Entry 1
ancient sculpture, marble sculpture, bronze sculpture, sculpture garden
Entry 2
marble sculpture, bronze sculpture, modern sculpture, sculpture garden

More Example Sentences

This museum is famous for ancient sculptures.

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