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

Inspired by the politics of identity and social climates, Coker’s collections, films and artworks are informed by her multi-disciplinary practice and merge artisan craftsmanship with innovative technology. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

Studio Burgoon In the living room of a Hyde Park historic bungalow, Studio Burgoon designed a cozy, layered space anchored by a custom media unit crafted from old-growth quartersawn oak, surrounded by vintage furnishings and collected artwork. —Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025

There are two shelves inside the cabinet that are deep enough to fit small appliances like air fryers, blenders, and slow cookers, and the top offers enough space to display books, artwork, and decor. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025

Throughout this season, the luxurious decor, artwork, and architecture lure the audience and the characters into this world of exclusive opportunity and entitlement, exposing their shallow desires and dysfunctional relationships. —Jim Halterman, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 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