art form

noun

1

: a form or medium of expression recognized as fine art

sees dance as both an art form and an entertainment

2

a

: an unconventional form or medium in which impulses regarded as artistic may be expressed

… describe pinball as a great American art form …

—Tom Buckley

b

: an undertaking or activity enhanced by a high level of skill or refinement

… easy conversation—an art form in peril of being lost to contemporary schedules.

—Joanna Pruess

Examples of art form in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Oftentimes, it is seen as some sort of precious art form, maybe something in the realm of ballet that requires real discipline. —Emma Forgione, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026

Where To Eat, Buy, And Cook Stuffed Ham Learning to cook stuffed ham is an art form that continues today throughout the Southern Maryland community. —Katie Riley, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026

The ad created such a huge buzz that it's widely credited for turning Super Bowl commercials into an art form and part of the cultural zeitgeist. —ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026

Evening For a colourful culture fix, head to the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre to catch a water puppet show and learn about this traditional art form, dating back to the eleventh century. —Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for art form

• brainstorm
• conform
• deform
• firestorm
• hailstorm
• inform
• landform
• lukewarm
• perform
• planform
• platform
• preform