art

[noncount] : something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings — see also op-art, performance art, pop art, work of art

[noncount] : works created by artists : paintings, sculptures, etc., that are created to be beautiful or to express important ideas or feelings — often used before another noun — see also arts and crafts

[noncount] : the methods and skills used for painting, sculpting, drawing, etc. — often used before another noun

a  [count] : an activity that is done to create something beautiful or to express important ideas or feelings — see also fine art

b  the arts : painting, sculpture, music, theater, literature, etc., considered as a group of activities done by people with skill and imagination — see also performing arts

[count] : a skill that someone learns through experience or study — usually singular

◊ If you raise/elevate something to an art (form) you are known for doing something or having something (such as a personal quality). This phrase is often used in an ironic or joking way to describe qualities or abilities that are not admired.

• He seems to have elevated stupidity to an art form. [=he is very stupid]

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[count] : an activity that requires special knowledge or skill — see also martial art

arts [plural] : areas of study (such as history, language, and literature) that are intended to develop the mind in a general way : liberal arts