objet d'art

noun

ob·​jet d'art ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär 

plural objets d'art ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär 

1

: an article of some artistic value

2

: curio

called also objet

Synonyms

• curio
• curiosity
• exotic
• oddity
• oddment
• rarity

Examples of objet d'art in a Sentence

The house is decorated with objets d'art from around the world.

the museum's collection is strongest in objets d'art from the South Pacific

Recent Examples on the Web

Traversing the dramatic arrival gallery reveals a stunning array of objets d'art, illuminated by natural light and complemented by a harmonious color palette of pale celadon, white gold, Wedgewood blue, saffron, and lavender. —David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024

But this is an objet d'art, and will most likely not be worn to the gym or to secure a bedtime topknot. —Talia Gutierrez, Allure, 9 Aug. 2024

Sign up The décor of the room, including the impressive and intricately carved Balinese wood bed headboard, as well as the traditional wall-hanging art and objets d'art, embraces the resort's cultural location. —Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 12 Apr. 2024

Romain Ricard Marin Montagut French artist Marin Montagut’s enchanting cabinet of curiosities, with its glorious hunter-green facade, houses a whimsical collection of homeware and objets d'art. —Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "art object"

First Known Use

circa 1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

objet d'art

noun

ob·​jet d'art ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär 

plural objets d'art ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär 

: an article of artistic value