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

Severely damaged by the historic flood that took place in Florence in 1966, the artwork will be restored with the brand’s support. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

That would be Art Deco, which spans architecture, interior design, artwork and even type fonts. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

The company will also print artwork and photos on a selection of nine paper types, canvas, Plexiglas, or aluminum. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026

The collab features custom artwork by Halsey inspired by her emajendat show. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

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