Oeuvre: The Perfect Word for a Creative Collection

Can you pronounce oeuvre?

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

noun 1. The works of a painter, composer, or author regarded collectively. 2. A work of art, music, or literature. "The prized volume on her bookshelf was a collected volume of Tennyson's oeuvre." "You can tell this is an early oeuvre from the artist, because it's a watercolor." "The composer's most famous oeuvre will be performed by the symphony." Ads help keep Word Daily free. French, late 19th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings "Oeuvre" is French for a particular piece of art, music, or writing, but the French borrowed the term from the Latin for "opera." The English usage of the word can be a single piece of art, or it can be the complete body of work from an artist, taken as a whole. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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