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

Examples of work of art in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The owners’ curation of Danish and vintage furnishings (such as a sage-green Egg chair and walnut dining set) further celebrate the home’s bones, along with a framed photo of Aaron Slims’s Poolside Glamour and a sunburst metal work of art. —Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2025

But even by such a high standard this triptych is special as a work of art and a piece of history. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

By the end of the month, Mercury struts into Leo and lights up your third house, turning your words into a work of art. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025

Miley Cyrus‘ latest work of art is finally here, with the pop star dropping her new album Something Beautiful first thing Friday (May 30). —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work of art

• counterpart
• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart