artwork

noun

art·​work ˈärt-ˌwərk 

1

a

: an artistic production

an 8-foot metal artwork

b

: artistic work

artwork being sold on the sidewalk

2

a

: art sense 6

b

: material (such as a drawing or photograph) prepared for reproduction in printed matter

Examples of artwork in a Sentence

A local painter was selling her artwork on the street.

The walls of the restaurant are decorated in original artwork.

Some of the children's artwork was hanging on the refrigerator.

The museum recently recovered two stolen artworks.

Recent Examples on the Web

Designer Tips for Using Albers Artwork as Color Inspiration Josef Albers’ artworks offer an amazing variety of color combinations—a big reason behind the TikTok appeal. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025

Explore the Art Scene in Basel Photo: Getty Images Home to the biggest and most prestigious fair for modern and contemporary artworks, Basel’s art scene stands tall on the global stage. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025

No one has ever been arrested for stealing the artwork. —Kc Baker, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025

The artwork has been on view in museum galleries and featured in various exhibitions since 1997. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for artwork

• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork
• falsework