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

His 27-for-30, 401-yard, five-touchdown passing performance in the opener at Stanford was a work of art. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Most globes take between a few weeks and a few months to make, and each is a work of art, customized for clients with family histories, past travels, migration routes, and personalized themes. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Most Popular The powers that be tried their best to turn the hotel lobby and ballroom into a work of art, featuring pieces that would be auctioned off later. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 Sep. 2026

The most imposing presence in the great room is not a piece of furniture or work of art but a 7,500-pound limestone boulder nicknamed Jonas that was discovered on the property while the family was preparing the land for vines. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 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