the arts

plural noun

: painting, sculpture, music, theater, literature, etc., considered as a group of activities done by people with skill and imagination

She's a patron of the arts.

He wants the government to increase its funding for the arts.

Examples of the arts in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, focus on socializing, the arts, sports and fun activities with kids. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026

With 120 guest rooms and suites, the New York property blends the arts, gastronomy, nightlife, culture and hospitality. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Even the most dependent of the United States’ allies have mastered the arts of foot-dragging, leash-slipping, and lobbying Washington. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Part of the motivation is to up the arts scene in the lake's largest town. — Ondine Cohane, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the arts

• departs
• flowcharts
• imparts
• mouthparts
• ramparts
• restarts
• subparts
• sweethearts
• upstarts
• cartes
• carts
• charts