art moderne

noun

art mo·​derne ˌär(t)-mō-ˈdern How to pronounce art moderne (audio)
variants often Art Moderne
: art deco

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The building cost $350,000 and was constructed in art moderne style of stone, metal and glass. — Steve Brown, Dallas News, 11 May 2021 The related art moderne style also appeared around 1930 and the two styles often overlapped. — Joy Wallace Dickinson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2022 Yellowstone National Park Named after the nearby springs, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is a favorite among visitors for its prime location and art moderne architecture that dates back to 1936; both traditional rooms and cabins are available. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, literally, "modern art"

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of art moderne was in 1925

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“Art moderne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20moderne. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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