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

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artwork

Ailisha said the fact the artwork has been displayed in their school for other pupils to see is important.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

While the house is bursting with artwork that would make most museum curators envious, Herman’s home is surprisingly humble, built on a tight budget from prosaic materials.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

"He was the one who brought a lot of the early artwork to the table and kind of created this black metal image."

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

They share a kinship with Gaines, who not only mentored Halsey, but designed the artwork for “Indigo Garden.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

I had high-res scans of all their liner notes and album artwork.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

Related Words

• art
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