art form

noun

1
: a form or medium of expression recognized as fine art
sees dance as both an art form and an entertainment
2
a
: an unconventional form or medium in which impulses regarded as artistic may be expressed
… describe pinball as a great American art form …—Tom Buckley
b
: an undertaking or activity enhanced by a high level of skill or refinement
… easy conversation—an art form in peril of being lost to contemporary schedules.—Joanna Pruess

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Nikos Koulis launched a new high jewelry collection that pairs rare tortoiseshell acetate with precious stones, underscoring how the exploration of fine jewelry as an art form is on the rise this year. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Muashaq has long been a symbol of Damascus architecture, with stained glass an art form in the city dating back to the first century. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026 Ballerinas, and dancers at large for that matter, are protective of their art form because challenging steps that take years to perfect are often seen as easy by nondancers. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026 Zharkyn felt the call to bring the felting craft back as an art form. — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for art form

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of art form was in 1851

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“Art form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20form. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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