oeuvre
noun/ˈɜvrə/
Frequency rank: #15,885 most common English word
Meaning
The complete body of work produced by an artist, writer, or composer throughout their career.
Example sentence
The museum held an exhibition celebrating the entire oeuvre of the renowned sculptor.
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