art

/ɑːt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: arts

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sản xuất hoặc sắp xếp âm thanh, màu sắc, hình dạng, chuyển động theo cách ảnh hưởng đến cảm giác và cảm xúc

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Noun

Examples

There is a debate as to whether graffiti is art or vandalism.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The creative and emotional expression of mental imagery, such as visual, auditory, social, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Biểu đạt cảm xúc và sáng tạo của hình ảnh tâm trí

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “art” mean?

The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.

Is “art” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.