artwork

noun

art·​work ˈärt-ˌwərk How to pronounce artwork (audio)
1
a
: an artistic production
an 8-foot metal artwork
b
: artistic work
artwork being sold on the sidewalk
2
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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Beyond the restaurant, there will be a retail space for artwork and herbs. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025 The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys. Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025 We were inspired by a wide range of things, from artwork and foraging to the environment, which motivated us to do our best. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025 The hometown show will be released in a 2-LP, 45=rpm color vinyl format with new artwork by Wayne Coyne. Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for artwork

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of artwork was in 1847

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“Artwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artwork. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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