artwork

noun

art·​work ˈärt-ˌwərk 

1

a

: an artistic production

an 8-foot metal artwork

b

: artistic work

artwork being sold on the sidewalk

2

a

: art sense 6

b

: material (such as a drawing or photograph) prepared for reproduction in printed matter

Examples of artwork in a Sentence

A local painter was selling her artwork on the street.

The walls of the restaurant are decorated in original artwork.

Some of the children's artwork was hanging on the refrigerator.

The museum recently recovered two stolen artworks.

Recent Examples on the Web

There, the city hosts artwork spread across its iconic squares and opera house, including artwork made via drone. —Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2025

Throughout the winter, PennDOT roads will be cleared using the blade artwork. —Patrick Damp, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025

Nishisugamo With its garden (a rarity in Tokyo) and Japanese artworks guests can actually buy, this home goes above and beyond to provide guests a distinct experience. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025

Limited editions artwork and auctions have seen items hit six figure prices. —Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for artwork

• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork
• falsework