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

Even the façade, composed of three-dimensional tiles designed by ceramist Maria Ana Vasco Costa, functions as an artwork. —Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026

The interiors are modern, elegant, and sophisticated, yet with our artwork thoughtfully placed, there’s a sense of playfulness and a touch of whimsy throughout. —Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 May 2026

Each of the stops includes several new large-scale artworks themed to the city, from art deco designs to movie camera murals and more. —Pat Saperstein, Variety, 8 May 2026

Visitors to the new gallery will not only get to see the artworks on display, but will also learn about efforts to establish their provenance and return them to their owners. —Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 8 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