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objet d'art

American  
[awb-zhe dar] / ɔb ʒɛ ˈdar /

noun

French.
  • objets d'art
    plural
  1. an object of artistic worth or curiosity, especially a small object.


objet d'art British  
/ ɔbʒɛ dar /

noun

  1. a small object considered to be of artistic worth

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of objet d'art

literally: object of art

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Think of something for their home that doesn’t claim space in yours, like a beautiful print, a sculptural objet d’art, or a framed matchbook from a favorite bar or restaurant.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

This mini fireplace is sure to be a hit as both an objet d’art and a spot to gather around to roast s’mores.

From Fox News Dec. 9, 2021

Objecto W2 Aroma Diffuser: A faux-wood finish lets this essential-oil diffuser multitask as an objet d’art.

From Seattle Times Nov. 12, 2021

Large stones hanging from costumes make them resemble an objet d’art.

From Economist Jul. 19, 2017

Your decoration, flowers, fruit, character of bowl or dish which holds them, or objet d'art used in place of either; linen or lace, china, glass and silver,—each and all must be in keeping.

From The Art of Interior Decoration by Grace Wood

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