work of art
Americannoun
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a piece of creative work in the arts, especially a painting or sculpture.
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a product that gives aesthetic pleasure and that can be judged separately from any utilitarian considerations.
noun
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a piece of fine art, such as a painting or sculpture
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something that may be likened to a piece of fine art, esp in beauty, intricacy, etc
Etymology
Origin of work of art
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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"It's a real pleasure to be able to welcome members of the community to the college to let them see this important work of art for themselves."
From BBC • May 1, 2026
The agency, he said, had to stop treating each rocket "like a work of art" and start launching with the frequency of a programme that means serious business.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
And if you buy a work of art from an artist and you sell it at a later date, why shouldn’t you be able to sell it for more than you bought it for?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
“Twin Peaks: The Return” is, of course, a work of art.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
Then Lori heard about a scholarship sponsored by a literary society for the student who created the best work of art inspired by one of the geniuses of the English language.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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