Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

artwork

/ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.11 in modern English

Syllables: art-work
IPA: /ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A painting, drawing, sculpture or other piece of creative, visual art.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Uncountable

noun

The graphical elements to be included in a reproduced work.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"A myriad of Hellenic artworks reflects the perceptions of the citizens of Ancient Greece."
"The most distinctive physical attribute of the space is the bright red metal sculpture that resembles one of Claes Oldenburg's oversized clothespins, only slightly deconstructed. The artwork may be enjoyed on its own terms, but ..."
"The text has been reviewed, but the photographer hasn't delivered some of the artwork."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂er- Proto-Indo-European *h₂értis Proto-Italic *artis Latin ars Latin artemder. Old French artbor. Middle English art English art English -work English artwork From art + -work.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/
British English: /ˈɑːtˌwɜːk/

Usage

Inflected Forms

artworks (plural)

Phrases

key artwork

Synonyms

work of art art piece piece of art art object art graphics nontextual matter

Questions

How do you pronounce artwork?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/.
What does artwork mean?: A painting, drawing, sculpture or other piece of creative, visual art.
Where does artwork come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂er- Proto-Indo-European *h₂értis Proto-Italic *artis Latin ars Latin artemder. Old French artbor. Middle English art English art English -work English artwork From art + -work.

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