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

Photo Finish Turn a picture into an original work of art by having your child add their own colorful touch. — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026

Straight back, the ballroom is a work of art, with detailed ceilings hanging over the grand space, which can easily accommodate more than two dozen guests for formal dinners. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Ducsik notes that a truly beautiful vintage work of art can even set the color palette for an entire room, so be sure to consider the possibilities of an old oil painting or needlepoint picture before donating it. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026

That relationship ultimately became the engine behind Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, a 31-track album recorded in secret over six years and conceived as a singular work of art rather than a conventional commercial release. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026

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