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oeuvre, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary
Definition of oeuvre noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Oeuvre definition: the works of a writer, painter, or the like, taken as a whole.. See examples of OEUVRE used in a sentence.
The meaning of OEUVRE is a substantial body of work constituting the lifework of a writer, an artist, or a composer. How to use oeuvre in a sentence.
Origin/Etymology of the Word Oeuvre. The noun “oeuvre” comes from the Old French language, where it holds the same meaning as it did in the 12th century, “work” or “collection of work.”. But the French word was derived from Latin, more specifically, the word “opera,” which means “work” or “labor.”.
hors d'oeuvre: [noun] any of various savory foods usually served as appetizers.
2 senses: 1. a work of art, literature, music, etc 2. the total output of a writer, painter, etc.... Click for more definitions.
