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

Patterned brickwork, tropical flora, and Dominican artwork adorn the many walls of this resort. —Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026

Few would consider purchasing a prime property without a broker, commissioning an aircraft without specialist advice, or acquiring a significant artwork without professional counsel. —Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026

The dice chairs are unattributed and the artwork above the windows is by Celeste Fichter. —Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 16 May 2026

Rooms and suites are dressed in serene hues and elegant artwork, with spa-style marble bathrooms that feature deep soaking tubs and separate showers. —Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 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