How to Pronounce "oeuvre"

word

ˈɝv/, /ˈuvɹə

URV-ruh

ˈɜːvɹɐ

URV-ruh

Definition

An "oeuvre" is the complete body of work created by an artist, writer, or composer over their career, or a single major work.

American English

ˈɝv/, /ˈuvɹə

British English

ˈɜːvɹɐ

URV-ruh

The museum displayed the artist's entire oeuvre.

Her literary oeuvre spans five decades.

This painting is considered the highlight of his oeuvre.

If you look at her whole oeuvre, you can see how her style changed over time.