work of art

noun phrase

1
: a product of one of the fine arts
especially : a painting or sculpture of high artistic quality
2
: something giving high aesthetic satisfaction to the viewer or listener

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Ultimately, every bottle of champagne, every sip of wine, every glass of spirits holds someone’s work of art and, like all art, the verdict is the prerogative of the consumer. Louise Schiavone, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025 In the end, what’s most important is an aesthetically pleasing work of art… any piece that isn’t used gets sent back to my client. Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 July 2025 Most notable is The Frame, which is designed with a thick, ornate border and is conceived to sit flush against a wall to emulate a work of art. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2025 Science is a work of art and done in a very particular way. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for work of art

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of work of art was in 1585

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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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