objet d'art

noun

ob·​jet d'art ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär 

plural objets d'art ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär 

1

: an article of some artistic value

2

: curio

called also objet

Synonyms

• curio
• curiosity
• exotic
• oddity
• oddment
• rarity

Examples of objet d'art in a Sentence

The house is decorated with objets d'art from around the world.

the museum's collection is strongest in objets d'art from the South Pacific

Recent Examples on the Web

Contemporary furnishings in neutrals are layered with art and objet that add splashes of Mediterranean blue, orange, and lime green. —Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025

Along with unique finds from luxury brands— including, of course, the objet d'art from Aerin—the boutique offers plenty of merchandise, including hats, hoodies, dog bowls, swimwear, ashtrays, and more. —Ian Malone, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024

Anastasio Home Sun Tray In Matcha An elevated catch-all, this functional objet d’art ($150) is perfect for jewelry, glasses, or other small items. —Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024

And there’s a new fall fragrance in town, from Bottega Veneta, that’s an objet d’art in its own right. —Talia Abbas, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "art object"

First Known Use

circa 1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

objet d'art

noun

ob·​jet d'art ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär 

plural objets d'art ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär 

: an article of artistic value