work of art

noun phrase

1
: a product of one of the fine arts
especially : a painting or sculpture of high artistic quality
2
: something giving high aesthetic satisfaction to the viewer or listener

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Each piece is a wearable work of art that stands the test of time and trends, so consider gifting yourself or your favorite fashionista one of these special scarves. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 22 June 2026 The car Cardenas stands beside today has been his work of art for 40 years. Hg Biggs, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026 The front door is a work of art that features a large leaded glass insert and leaded glass sidelights. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 The architecture itself is a work of art. Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for work of art

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of work of art was in 1585

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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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