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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Once the basics are in place, incorporate seasonal artwork and decor or vases of flowers for an extra festive touch.
—
Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
The building’s industrial-chic architecture is matched by vibrant interiors filled with neon accents, bold artwork, and communal spaces designed for socializing.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Dec. 2025
Children use voice prompts to generate custom coloring pages, puzzles, and printable artwork, even featuring themselves, that bring their imagination to life.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The luxury real estate broker has launched a new company called The Agency Art House, facilitating sales of artwork for people’s homes.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for artwork
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
The building’s industrial-chic architecture is matched by vibrant interiors filled with neon accents, bold artwork, and communal spaces designed for socializing.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Dec. 2025
Children use voice prompts to generate custom coloring pages, puzzles, and printable artwork, even featuring themselves, that bring their imagination to life.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The luxury real estate broker has launched a new company called The Agency Art House, facilitating sales of artwork for people’s homes.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for artwork
Cite this Entry
“Artwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artwork. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share