# d'art

/ˈdɑɹt/ (US) · /dˈɑːt/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dart
Updated: 2026-05-03

## Definition

a small object that people think is beautiful or interesting. It is usually part of a larger collection of art or decorations.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Usually appears as part of the compound noun 'objet d'art' (plural: 'objets d'art').

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