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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

Frier, France’s consul general in Los Angeles, was preparing to host a party and the 25-pound sterling silver objet d’art was the guest of honor.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2025

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

As for objet d’art collectors, there’s that 40- to 50-foot-long nose from a Boeing 727 at a minimal price, Van Dyck says.

From Seattle Times Jul. 30, 2018

She directed at little Ogden, who was juggling aimlessly with a handsome objet d'art of the early Chinese school, a glance similar to that which had just disposed of his step-father.

From Piccadilly Jim by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse

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