artwork

American  

[ahrt-wurk] / ˈɑrtˌwɜrk /

noun

1. Printing.

   1. the elements that constitute a mechanical, as type, proofs, and illustrations.

   2. a mechanical; paste-up.

2. the production of artistic or craft objects.

3. the object so produced.

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artwork British  

/ ˈɑːtˌwɜːk /

noun

1. all the original nontextual matter in a publication, esp the illustrations

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Etymology

Origin of artwork

First recorded in 1875–80; art ¹ + work

Example Sentences

Artwork and pottery can sometimes be more jackpot than crockpot, especially if the piece has a name attached.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

Artwork for one of the giveaway stickers pairs Tate’s likeness with the phrase “Resist the Slave Mind.”

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2024

Artwork by patients hung on a few inside windows.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2023

Artwork includes prints or works on paper by Picasso and Matisse.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023

“Artwork isn't finished just because you've colored up to every corner on the page. Artwork is finished when you get to the end of your sentence.”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

Related Words

• art
• picture
• piece
• portrait
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