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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In the 6-2 win over Belgium in the second group game on Monday, Pina scored the fifth goal with a work of art. Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 12 July 2025 The new building may still be empty, but jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington and more than 100 musicians filled it with a sonic work of art. Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025 My favorite moment, however, was delivered by his wife, actor Jo Harvey Allen, whose stark poetic words at the end of the tune transformed the song into a memorable work of art. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 This unique suite invites guests to experience the feeling of living within a work of art, while lounging on design-forward chairs fashioned in organic forms. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2025 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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