Word
d'art
Phoneticsdart
US/ˈdɑɹt/
UK/dˈɑːt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small object that people think is beautiful or interesting. It is usually part of a larger collection of art or decorations.
n. an object of artistic value or curiosity, typically small and decorative. Borrowed from French, it is almost exclusively used in the phrase 'objet d'art'.
Examples
“She has a small d'art on her desk.”
“The museum's latest acquisition is a rare d'art from the Ming dynasty, featuring intricate jade carvings.”
“While the gallery focuses primarily on large-scale oil paintings, the curator maintains a private interest in d'art, specifically miniature sculptures that demonstrate the artist's technical precision.”
Examples
simple
“She has a small d'art on her desk.”
contextual
“The museum's latest acquisition is a rare d'art from the Ming dynasty, featuring intricate jade carvings.”
complex
“While the gallery focuses primarily on large-scale oil paintings, the curator maintains a private interest in d'art, specifically miniature sculptures that demonstrate the artist's technical precision.”
Usage
Usually appears as part of the compound noun 'objet d'art' (plural: 'objets d'art').
Real-World Examples
“Vases Unless an expensive vase is a unique objet d’art, I can’t see the point in splashing out.” Idioms
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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