art

[ ahrt ]

/ ɑrt /

noun

the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance.

the class of objects subject to aesthetic criteria; works of art collectively, as paintings, sculptures, or drawings: a museum of art; an art collection. See also fine art, commercial art.

a field, genre, or category of art: Dance is an art.

the fine arts collectively, often excluding architecture: art and architecture.

any field using the skills or techniques of art: advertising art; industrial art.

a branch of learning or university study, especially one of the fine arts or the humanities, as music, philosophy, or literature: She was adept at the arts of music and painting; I've always felt an affinity towards the visual arts, though I studied art of philosophy.

arts,

(used with a singular verb) the humanities, as distinguished from the sciences and technical fields: a college of arts and sciences.
(used with a plural verb) liberal arts: Faculty of Arts.

skill in conducting any human activity: a master at the art of conversation; From my mother, I learned the art of perfectly cooked pasta.

the principles or methods governing any craft or branch of learning: the art of baking; the art of selling.
the craft, trade, or profession using these principles or methods.

Verb Phrases

art up, to improve the aesthetic quality of (something) through some form of art: This dress is so plain, it could use some arting up. I had an interior designer art up my apartment.

Origin of art

1175–1225; Middle English < Old French, accusative of ars < Latin ars (nominative), artem (accusative) ‘skill, craft, craftsmanship’

Words nearby art

arsonist, arsphenamine, arsy, arsy-varsy, arsy-versy, art, art deco, art director, art film, art for art's sake, art form

Definition for art (2 of 9)

art ²

[ ahrt ]

/ ɑrt /

verb Archaic.

2nd person singular present indicative of be.

Origin of art

before 950; Middle English; Old English eart, equivalent to ear- (see are¹) + -t ending of 2nd person singular

Definition for art (3 of 9)

Art

[ ahrt ]

/ ɑrt /

noun

a male given name, form of Arthur.

Definition for art (4 of 9)

ART

Linguistics.

article: often used to represent the class of determiners, including words such as this, that, and some as well as the articles a, an, and the.

Definition for art (5 of 9)

[ bee; unstressed bee, bi ]

/ bi; unstressed bi, bɪ /

verb (used without object), present singular 1st person am, 2nd are or (Archaic) art, 3rd is, present plural are; past singular 1st person was, 2nd were or (Archaic) wast or wert, 3rd was, past plural were; present subjunctive be; past subjunctive singular 1st person were, 2nd were or (Archaic) wert, 3rd were; past subjunctive plural were; past participle been; present participle be·ing.

to exist or live: Shakespeare's “To be or not to be” is the ultimate question.

to take place; happen; occur: The wedding was last week.

to occupy a place or position: The book is on the table.

to continue or remain as before: Let things be.

to belong; attend; befall: May good fortune be with you.

(used as a copula to connect the subject with its predicate adjective, or predicate nominative, in order to describe, identify, or amplify the subject): Martha is tall. John is president. This is she.

(used as a copula to introduce or form interrogative or imperative sentences): Is that right? Be quiet! Don't be facetious.

auxiliary verb, present singular 1st person am, 2nd are or (Archaic) art, 3rd is, present plural are; past singular 1st person was, 2nd were or (Archaic) wast or wert, 3rd was, past plural were; present subjunctive be; past subjunctive singular 1st person were, 2nd were or (Archaic) wert, 3rd were; past subjunctive plural were; past participle been; present participle be·ing.

(used with the present participle of another verb to form the progressive tense): I am waiting.

(used with the present participle or infinitive of the principal verb to indicate future action): She is visiting there next week. He is to see me today.

(used with the past participle of another verb to form the passive voice): The date was fixed. It must be done.

(used in archaic or literary constructions with some intransitive verbs to form the perfect tense): He is come. Agamemnon to the wars is gone.

Origin of be

before 900; Middle English been, Old English bēon ( bēo- (akin to Old Frisian, Old High German bim, German bin, Old Saxon bium, biom (I) am, Old English, Old High German, Old Saxon būan, Old Norse būa reside, Latin fuī (I) have been, Greek phy- grow, become, Old Irish boí (he) was, Sanskrit bhávati (he) becomes, is, Lithuanian búti to be, OCS byti, Persian būd was)) + -n infinitive suffix. See am, is, are¹, was, were

usage note for be

See me.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH be

be bee

Definition for art (6 of 9)

art.

plural arts. article; articles.

artificial.

artillery.

artist.

Definition for art (7 of 9)

-art

variant of -ard: braggart.

Definition for art (8 of 9)

Monk

[ muhngk ]

/ mʌŋk /

noun

(James) ArthurArt,born 1957, U.S. football player.

The·lo·ni·ous

[thuh-loh-nee-uh s] /θəˈloʊ ni əs/(Sphere),1917–1982, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.

George. Monck, George.

Definition for art (9 of 9)

Garfunkel

[ gahr-fuhng-kuh l ]

/ ˈgɑr fʌŋ kəl /

noun

ArthurArt,born 1942, U.S. singer.

Example sentences from the Web for art

In “Steal This Episode,” the filmmaker denounces Homer Simpson as an “enemy of art.”

Here’s the Lost Judd Apatow ‘Simpsons’ Episode, Penned by Judd Apatow |Asawin Suebsaeng |January 6, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
I spent time yesterday listening to the music you made, and looking at the art you created.

Dear Leelah, We Will Fight On For You: A Letter to a Dead Trans Teen |Parker Molloy |January 1, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
I often wonder what contributions to art and innovation society would have gathered if not for how it treats trans individuals.

Dear Leelah, We Will Fight On For You: A Letter to a Dead Trans Teen |Parker Molloy |January 1, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
The religion shaped all facets of life: art, medicine, literature, and even dynastic politics.

The Buddhist Business of Poaching Animals for Good Karma |Brendon Hong |December 28, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

But all the studios like Paramount that do art house films passed on it.

Coffee Talk with Ethan Hawke: On ‘Boyhood,’ Jennifer Lawrence, and Bill Clinton’s Urinal Exchange |Marlow Stern |December 27, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Every art unfolds its secrets and its beauty only to the man who practises it.

The Ministry of Intercession |Andrew Murray
"The dame was loaded and she was an art collector, that's all," Lou said.

The Old Die Rich |Horace Leonard Gold
It is only when he is interfered with by European dictation that he ever vulgarizes his art or makes a mistake.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 4 |Various
Beneath this disguise was concealed a keen knowledge of art, combined with a ferocious skill in bargaining.

A Zola Dictionary |J. G. Patterson
However, if the art of entertaining makes hostesses, hostesses must make the art of entertaining.

The Art of Entertaining |M. E. W. Sherwood

British Dictionary definitions for art (1 of 11)

art ¹

/ (ɑːt) /

noun

the creation of works of beauty or other special significance
(as modifier)an art movement

the exercise of human skill (as distinguished from nature)

imaginative skill as applied to representations of the natural world or figments of the imagination

the products of man's creative activities; works of art collectively, esp of the visual arts, sometimes also music, drama, dance, and literature
(as modifier)an art gallery See also arts, fine art

excellence or aesthetic merit of conception or execution as exemplified by such works

any branch of the visual arts, esp painting

(modifier) intended to be artistic or decorative art needlework

any field using the techniques of art to display artistic qualitiesadvertising art
(as modifier)an art film

journalism photographs or other illustrations in a newspaper, etc

method, facility, or knack the art of threading a needle; the art of writing letters

the system of rules or principles governing a particular human activity the art of government

artfulness; cunning

get something down to a fine art to become highly proficient at something through practice

Word Origin for art

C13: from Old French, from Latin ars craftsmanship

British Dictionary definitions for art (2 of 11)

art ²

/ (ɑːt) /

verb

archaic (used with the pronoun thou) a singular form of the present tense (indicative mood) of be 1

Word Origin for art

Old English eart, part of bēon to be

British Dictionary definitions for art (3 of 11)

ART

abbreviation for

assisted reproductive technology

British Dictionary definitions for art (4 of 11)

-art

suffix forming nouns

a variant of -ard

British Dictionary definitions for art (5 of 11)

the chemical symbol for

beryllium

British Dictionary definitions for art (6 of 11)

abbreviation for

bill of exchange

(in the US) Board of Education

Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Engineering

British Dictionary definitions for art (7 of 11)

Bé

abbreviation for

Baumé

British Dictionary definitions for art (8 of 11)

monk

/ (mʌŋk) /

noun

a male member of a religious community bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience Related adjective: monastic

(sometimes capital) a fancy pigeon having a bald pate and often large feathered feet

Word Origin for monk

Old English munuc, from Late Latin monachus, from Late Greek: solitary (man), from Greek monos alone

British Dictionary definitions for art (9 of 11)

Monk

/ (mʌŋk) /

noun

Thelonious (Sphere) (θəˈləʊnɪəs). 1920–82, US jazz pianist and composer

a variant spelling of (George) Monck

British Dictionary definitions for art (10 of 11)

be ¹

/ (biː, unstressed bɪ) /

verb present singular 1st person am; 2nd person are; 3rd person is; present plural are; past singular 1st person was; 2nd person were; 3rd person was; past plural were; present participle being or past participle been (intr)

to have presence in the realm of perceived reality; exist; live I think, therefore I am; not all that is can be understood

(used in the perfect or past perfect tenses only) to pay a visit; go have you been to Spain?

to take place; occur my birthday was last Thursday

(copula) used as a linking verb between the subject of a sentence and its noun or adjective complement or complementing phrase. In this case be expresses the relationship of either essential or incidental equivalence or identity (John is a man; John is a musician) or specifies an essential or incidental attribute (honey is sweet; Susan is angry). It is also used with an adverbial complement to indicate a relationship of location in space or time (Bill is at the office; the dance is on Saturday)

(takes a present participle) forms the progressive present tense the man is running

(takes a past participle) forms the passive voice of all transitive verbs and (archaically) certain intransitive ones a good film is being shown on television tonight; I am done

(takes an infinitive) expresses intention, expectation, supposition, or obligation the president is to arrive at 9.30; you are not to leave before I say so

(takes a past participle) forms the perfect or past perfect tense of certain intransitive verbs of motion, such as go or come the last train is gone

be that as it may the facts concerning (something) are of no importance

Word Origin for be

Old English bēon; related to Old High German bim am, Latin fui I have been, Greek phuein to bring forth, Sanskrit bhavati he is

British Dictionary definitions for art (11 of 11)

be ²

the internet domain name for

Belgium

Medical definitions for art

The symbol for the elementberyllium

Scientific definitions for art

The symbol for beryllium.

Idioms and Phrases with art (1 of 2)

art

see fine art; state of the art.

Idioms and Phrases with art (2 of 2)

In addition to the idioms beginning with be

be a credit to
be along
be big on
be bound to
be busted
bed and board
bed and breakfast
bed of roses
be down
bee in one's bonnet
been around
been had
been there, done that
been to the wars
beginning of the end, the
begin to see daylight
begin to see the light
begin with
beg off
beg the question
beg to differ
be had
be in on
be into
bell the cat, who will
be my guest
bend one's elbow
bend over backwards
bend someone's ear
be off
be on
be oneself
be on to
beside oneself
beside the point
be that as it may
be the death of
be the end of one
be the making of

also see:

let be

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art

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Origin of art

Words nearby art

Definition for art (2 of 9)

verb Archaic.

Origin of art

Definition for art (3 of 9)

noun

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Linguistics.

Definition for art (5 of 9)

Origin of be

usage note for be

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH be

Definition for art (6 of 9)

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noun

Definition for art (9 of 9)

noun

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Example sentences from the Web for art

British Dictionary definitions for art (1 of 11)

noun

Word Origin for art

British Dictionary definitions for art (2 of 11)

verb

Word Origin for art

British Dictionary definitions for art (3 of 11)

abbreviation for

British Dictionary definitions for art (4 of 11)

suffix forming nouns

British Dictionary definitions for art (5 of 11)

the chemical symbol for

British Dictionary definitions for art (6 of 11)

abbreviation for

British Dictionary definitions for art (7 of 11)

abbreviation for

British Dictionary definitions for art (8 of 11)

noun

Word Origin for monk

British Dictionary definitions for art (9 of 11)

noun

British Dictionary definitions for art (10 of 11)

verb present singular 1st person am; 2nd person are; 3rd person is; present plural are; past singular 1st person was; 2nd person were; 3rd person was; past plural were; present participle being or past participle been (intr)

Word Origin for be

British Dictionary definitions for art (11 of 11)

the internet domain name for

Medical definitions for art

Scientific definitions for art

Idioms and Phrases with art (1 of 2)

Idioms and Phrases with art (2 of 2)