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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.

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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According to the Italian news outlet La Repubblica, the thieves were interrupted by the museum’s security system and abandoned an attempt to grab a fourth artwork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The couple have had the chance to add some of their own flair to the room in the form of artwork that is mounted on the wall, and a few vases and plants.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The artwork was preserved in limestone caves in southeastern Sulawesi, on the nearby island of Muna.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Custom clothing designers and artists pay homage to it in hats, shirts and artwork.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

It’s a bit dark and has no windows, but the walls are covered with colorful artwork.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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