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

Handmade in Spain, each handbag is intended as a work of art that reflects the skill of the artisan and the eye of the designer. —Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

And as for the bright, bold work of art itself, Mrozik said her inspiration was simple — to reflect Looby and his counterparts’ spirit and determination. —Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 17 July 2025

Ultimately, every bottle of champagne, every sip of wine, every glass of spirits holds someone’s work of art and, like all art, the verdict is the prerogative of the consumer. —Louise Schiavone, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025

In the end, what’s most important is an aesthetically pleasing work of art… any piece that isn’t used gets sent back to my client. —Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 July 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