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

The Lakeway Arts Committee often brings in some light snacks, while participants view some of the great artwork and prepare for the council meeting ahead. —Tom Kilgore, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026

These are clearly not decorative artworks selected to match the upholstery. —David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026

New trees and other landscaping will be added as well as bike parking fixtures and artwork that emphasizes Noblesville’s historic charm. —Jake Allen, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026

Pope, who applied for the open call, says the artworks came out of thinking about strip clubs as places that celebrate the human body in all shapes and forms. —Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 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