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.
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Also making the list were things like artwork, coffee makers, hair dryers, remotes, and even entire TVs.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
Limited editions artworks and auctions have seen items hit six figure prices.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Creaky wooden steps lead upstairs past artwork and shelves of books.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Last Samurai Standing is based on a historical novel by Shogo Imamura with artwork from Katsumi Tatsuzawa.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 13 Nov. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
Limited editions artworks and auctions have seen items hit six figure prices.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Creaky wooden steps lead upstairs past artwork and shelves of books.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Last Samurai Standing is based on a historical novel by Shogo Imamura with artwork from Katsumi Tatsuzawa.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for artwork
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“Artwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artwork. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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