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
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.
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By day, visitors can discover one-of-a-kind interpretations of some of their favorite artworks.
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Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The exhibit features 200 artworks, some certified originals lent by private collectors and the rest are replicas.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The colorful artworks largely depict the sensual hedonistic lifestyles of city dwellers including merchants, courtesans and kabuki actors.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The sign museum, which is located in Camp Washington, showcases American signage and affiliated objects from over 100 years that include signs, photographs, artworks and tools.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
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Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The exhibit features 200 artworks, some certified originals lent by private collectors and the rest are replicas.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The colorful artworks largely depict the sensual hedonistic lifestyles of city dwellers including merchants, courtesans and kabuki actors.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The sign museum, which is located in Camp Washington, showcases American signage and affiliated objects from over 100 years that include signs, photographs, artworks and tools.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Artwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artwork. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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