objet d'art
noun
ob·jet d'art
ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär 
plural objets d'art
ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär
1
: an article of some artistic value
2
: curio
called also objet
Examples of objet d'art in a Sentence
The house is decorated with objets d'art from around the world.
the museum's collection is strongest in objets d'art from the South Pacific
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Contemporary furnishings in neutrals are layered with art and objet that add splashes of Mediterranean blue, orange, and lime green.
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
Along with unique finds from luxury brands— including, of course, the objet d'art from Aerin—the boutique offers plenty of merchandise, including hats, hoodies, dog bowls, swimwear, ashtrays, and more.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Anastasio Home Sun Tray In Matcha An elevated catch-all, this functional objet d’art ($150) is perfect for jewelry, glasses, or other small items.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
And there’s a new fall fragrance in town, from Bottega Veneta, that’s an objet d’art in its own right.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
Along with unique finds from luxury brands— including, of course, the objet d'art from Aerin—the boutique offers plenty of merchandise, including hats, hoodies, dog bowls, swimwear, ashtrays, and more.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Anastasio Home Sun Tray In Matcha An elevated catch-all, this functional objet d’art ($150) is perfect for jewelry, glasses, or other small items.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
And there’s a new fall fragrance in town, from Bottega Veneta, that’s an objet d’art in its own right.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for objet d'art
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“Objet d'art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objet%20d%27art. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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objet d'art
noun
ob·jet d'art
ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär
plural objets d'art
ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär
: an article of artistic value
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