noun
art
aht
noun
1
Creative work — such as painting, music, or sculpture — made to be beautiful or to express emotion.
"The gallery is showing contemporary art from local artists."
"She studied art at university before becoming a designer."
2
Skill gained through practice, especially one that goes beyond pure method or science.
"Negotiation is as much an art as it is a science."
How to Use Art
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCreative expression through painting, music, and similar work — or, more broadly, a skill mastered through practice.
Common pairings
work of art
art and craft
fine art
the art of
Word Forms
arts plural
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Etymology
From Latin ars ("skill, craft"), via Old French art — it displaced the native Old English word "cræft," which survives today as "craft."