1. the complete works of a writer, artist, or composer
Usage: formal; from French

Examples

• The museum displayed the complete oeuvres of Picasso.
• Her oeuvres include both novels and poetry collections.
• Critics praised the diversity found in his oeuvres.
• The library acquired the author’s complete oeuvres.
• Students studied the oeuvres of Shakespeare in their literature class.
• The composer’s oeuvres span over four decades.