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

It’s now been overtaken by Kahlo’s more recent sale, and drops down to second place – and third for the most valuable artwork by a woman. —Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025

Reflecting Chanel’s longtime commitment to the arts, Marino selected the artworks that decorate the boutique. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025

Perched above the Pacific Ocean, the resort’s Mexican architecture and colorful artwork instantly drew me in. —Essence, 18 Nov. 2025

In addition, Art Basel and the contemporary art museum M+ will co-commission an artwork for the museum façade by Pakistani American artist Shahzia Sikander, which will go on view March 23, 2026. —News Desk, Artforum, 18 Nov. 2025

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