work of art

noun phrase

1

: a product of one of the fine arts

especially : a painting or sculpture of high artistic quality

2

: something giving high aesthetic satisfaction to the viewer or listener

Examples of work of art in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Culture and Tourism Minister Nuri Ersoy announced this remarkable discovery on social media, describing it as an exemplary work of art featuring a distinct style, according to Turkiye Today. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026

Every cocktail is inspired by a work of art from the Belvedere Museum, and artworks in the hotel are primarily designed by Austrians. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Designers can help turn a ho-hum palette into a full-fledged work of art. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026

Per the Abbey, the architectural work of art, which was largely rebuilt in a Gothic style in the 13th century by King Henry III, was also the setting for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding on April, 29 2011. —Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work of art

• counterpart
• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart