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

This principle also applies to color schemes, artwork, and furniture arrangements. —Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025

The space also houses original artwork, including a piece by Keith Haring and a Basquiat sketch of Madonna. —Moná Thomas, People.com, 8 May 2025

The 4,000-square-foot, two-block-long artwork is nearing completion on the retaining walls that support the approach ramps to the Buck O’Neil Bridge over the Missouri River. —Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025

The Japan Outreach Initiative has provided support staff for the venture and the Japan National Tourism Organization has contributed artwork for the installation. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for artwork

• beadwork
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• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
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• earthwork
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