art moderne

noun

art mo·​derne ˌär(t)-mō-ˈdern How to pronounce art moderne (audio)
variants often Art Moderne

Examples of art moderne in a Sentence

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Yellowstone National Park Named after the nearby springs, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is a favorite among visitors for its prime location and art moderne architecture that dates back to 1936; both traditional rooms and cabins are available. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026 The related art moderne style also appeared around 1930 and the two styles often overlapped. Joy Wallace Dickinson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2022 The building cost $350,000 and was constructed in art moderne style of stone, metal and glass. Steve Brown, Dallas News, 11 May 2021

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, literally, "modern art"

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of art moderne was in 1925

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“Art moderne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20moderne. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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