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

Good luck to Phillips and thanks! — Fran Orchard, Naperville Loss of critical voices Last Sunday’s A&E section included two very dispiriting articles for those who love the arts. —Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025

As with nearly every film homage to a significant figure in the arts, the mileage of viewers’ affection will vary according to how much they’re pre-sold on the artist’s oeuvre in general. —Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025

Here’s one of the youth waiting for a mentor: First name: Zoe Age: 12 Interests: Zoe loves the arts. —Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025

Shoppers can ride the Scottsdale Trolley from the mall to Old Town Scottsdale and the arts district. —Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for the arts

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