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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Chances are, buying artwork, accessories, and furnishings to make the paint color look better will cost more than repainting.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
The songs were composed recently enough to address political events from this winter, and the slapdash artwork and YouTube-rip-quality mix suggest the band was too excited to slow down and consult many outside collaborators.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 25 Feb. 2026
Some of the artwork and decorative features might be a little risqué for innocent eyes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The artwork depicts the scene when Decoy gave Ohtani a high-five after delivering the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium during the 2024 season.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
The songs were composed recently enough to address political events from this winter, and the slapdash artwork and YouTube-rip-quality mix suggest the band was too excited to slow down and consult many outside collaborators.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 25 Feb. 2026
Some of the artwork and decorative features might be a little risqué for innocent eyes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The artwork depicts the scene when Decoy gave Ohtani a high-five after delivering the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium during the 2024 season.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Artwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artwork. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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