objet d'art

noun
ob·​jet d'art | \ ˌȯb-ˌzhā-ˈdär How to pronounce objet d'art (audio) \
plural objets d'art\ ˌȯb-​ˌzhā-​ˈdär How to pronounce objets d'art (audio) \

Definition of objet d'art

1 : an article of some artistic value
2 : curio

called also objet

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Synonyms for objet d'art

Synonyms

curio, curiosity, exotic, oddity, oddment, rarity

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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

Recent Examples on the Web

The restaurant's decor—which features artwork, objets d'art, and furniture from chef-owner Benjamin Seck's collection—is as colorful as the food. Hanya Yanagihara, Condé Nast Traveler, "50 Things to Do in Asia Before You Die," 24 Sep. 2018 The restaurant's decor—which features artwork, objets d'art, and furniture from chef-owner Benjamin Seck's collection—is as colorful as the food. Hanya Yanagihara, Condé Nast Traveler, "50 Things to Do in Asia Before You Die," 24 Sep. 2018

First Known Use of objet d'art

circa 1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for objet d'art

borrowed from French, "art object"

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objet d'art

noun

English Language Learners Definition of objet d'art

: a small object that is valued because it is beautiful or interesting : an object that has artistic value