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

Examples of work of art in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So consider this your how-to guide for putting together a casual dinner outfit that feels like a work of art. —Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026

Each o/i song will be paired with a work of art. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026

Adorned with 3,000 pendants, including 2,000 in signature Baccarat red crystal from fusing clear crystal with 24-karat gold powder, the opulent work of art is cradled by 15-foot installation and available for public viewing and viral social media moments day and night. —Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026

The minibar alone was a work of art—literally—hand-painted by Austrian artist Marie Hartig and stocked with local treats, such as Bad Ischl pastilles and bottled cocktails from the Farthofer distillery. —Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work of art

• counterpart
• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart