ɔ.bɛ

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that is the focus of interest or concern, especially in a particular situation

“The objet of the charity event was to raise funds for the local hospital.”

2. noun

an object or thing, especially one that is being described or depicted in a work of art

“The artist’s objet was a still life of fruit and flowers.”

3. noun

a person who is the subject of a story or a character in a novel

“The author’s objet was a complex and troubled young woman.”

4. noun

a thing that is being discussed or debated

“The objet of the meeting was a proposal to raise taxes.”

5. verb

to make something the focus of interest or concern

“The company will objet the new product at the trade show.”