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

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Science is a work of art and done in a very particular way. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 July 2025 Perhaps because of proclamations to the waiter that the meal was a true work of art, Chef Fabio appeared at our table, thanked us, and headed back to the kitchen. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 July 2025 From the original hardwood floors to the original tin ceiling, the building itself is a work of art. Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025 In the 6-2 win over Belgium in the second group game on Monday, Pina scored the fifth goal with a work of art. Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for work of art

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of work of art was in 1585

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“Work of art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20of%20art. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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