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
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
DeGallery is another place to check out artwork from local and international aritsts and try your hand at making your own creative designs, with classes for every age and interest.
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Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Curated, contemporary artworks punctuate the interiors, creating a gallery-like feel.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento Superior Court last week, centers around public artwork intended for the corner of 13th and J streets at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Various one-of-a-kind fashion and hospitality experiences from Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Boucheron, Ginori 1735, ICONIQ, Pomellato, and original artworks from Damien Hirst will be auctioned off throughout the night, with proceeds going to all four organizations.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
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Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Curated, contemporary artworks punctuate the interiors, creating a gallery-like feel.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento Superior Court last week, centers around public artwork intended for the corner of 13th and J streets at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Various one-of-a-kind fashion and hospitality experiences from Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Boucheron, Ginori 1735, ICONIQ, Pomellato, and original artworks from Damien Hirst will be auctioned off throughout the night, with proceeds going to all four organizations.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Artwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artwork. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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