artwork

noun

art·​work ˈärt-ˌwərk How to pronounce artwork (audio)
1
a
: an artistic production
an 8-foot metal artwork
b
: artistic work
artwork being sold on the sidewalk
2
b
: material (such as a drawing or photograph) prepared for reproduction in printed matter

Examples of artwork in a Sentence

A local painter was selling her artwork on the street. The walls of the restaurant are decorated in original artwork. Some of the children's artwork was hanging on the refrigerator. The museum recently recovered two stolen artworks.
Recent Examples on the Web The song’s retro-looking artwork finds Carpenter posing in front of a baby-blue backdrop with one arm draped behind her head, her long, blond waves cascading down her other shoulder. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024 The four men now facing trial are accused of a range of offenses, including theft of major artwork, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years. Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024 That trickles down to the brewery’s decor, which includes plants, artwork, and communal seating. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2024 For starters, a stunning 9.7-inch Retina display that brings your movies, games, and artwork to life in vibrant detail. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 4 Apr. 2024 To add a striking statement color and refresh a room’s energy, Sherwin-Williams Director of Color Marketing Sue Wadden recommended working with small decor accents like throw pillows or artwork. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024 Their collection includes coveted artworks by Christopher Wool, Mark Bradford, Félix González-Torres and the late Ana Mendieta. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024 One person could be seen cycling through the crowd dragging an artwork of a giant cannabis leaf on a trailer behind their bike, while another ceremoniously rolled a joint in front of television cameras. Jack Guy, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024 The eccentric home has a warm and funky vibe and is filled with an eye-popping array of multicolored artwork, much of it created by the couple themselves. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of artwork was in 1847

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“Artwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artwork. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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