artwork
noun
art·work
ˈärt-ˌwərk 
1
a
: an artistic production
an 8-foot metal artwork
b
: artistic work
artwork being sold on the sidewalk
2
a
b
: material (such as a drawing or photograph) prepared for reproduction in printed matter
Examples of artwork in a Sentence
A local painter was selling her artwork on the street.
The walls of the restaurant are decorated in original artwork.
Some of the children's artwork was hanging on the refrigerator.
The museum recently recovered two stolen artworks.
Recent Examples on the Web
Think heirloom pieces, personal artwork, family photos, and anything else that sparks feelings of love and joy.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Equipped with two TVs, a king-size bed, and original artwork lining the walls, the best part of the room is the bathroom’s double vanity sinks, a combination bathtub-shower, and second walk-in shower with LED lights.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Users can also upload personal artwork or photos through a simple mobile website, without installing apps or relying on cloud services.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Mix in Passed-Down Treasures To honor the oldest son’s request for ducks and dogs in his room, the designer incorporated nods like the Brunschwig & Fils Roman shades and framed artwork, but the centerpiece is a pair of acorn-post twin beds handed down from Doug’s grandparents.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Artwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artwork. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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