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

On the other hand, your own feelings (pleasant or otherwise) could inspire amazing artwork. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026

Museums safeguard artworks and offer greater stability over longer timelines, while also responding to the fragility of the present. —Raphael Fonseca, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026

The event will include zine exhibitors, site-specific artworks, performances, podcasts, workshops and interactive programming. —Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026

The state’s largest botanic garden is celebrating the opening of a new woodland geared toward children, featuring artworks by local artists ages 2 to 18. —Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 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