objet d'art
Americannoun
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objets d'art
plural
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of objet d'art
literally: object of art
Example Sentences
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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
Matthew Maher rounds out the team as designer Pete Moore, an oddball philosopher of footwear who turns the Air Jordan into an objet d’art, a reflection of the individual player designed for mass market consumption.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2023
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
Large stones hanging from costumes make them resemble an objet d’art.
From Economist ● Jul. 19, 2017
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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