noun
opus
OH-puhs
noun
1
A musical composition, especially one numbered within a composer's body of work.
"The symphony is listed as his Opus 9."
2
Any significant creative work, especially in art or writing.
"Critics called the novel her finest opus."
How to Use Opus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA notable piece of creative work — often used for music, but also art or writing generally.
Common pairings
magnum opus
his latest opus
Word Forms
opuses plural, opera plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin opus, "work."