Definition of Artifact
a handmade object that is often found in some type of archaeological dig
Examples of Artifact in a sentence
The artifact I found in my backyard is an Indian arrowhead. 🔊
Because the artifact was quite delicate, the archaeologist took great care in removing it from the soil. 🔊
The artifact was discovered near the site of the ancient burial ground. 🔊
If an artifact is found during the dig, it will be placed in the national museum of history. 🔊
The scientist will use carbon-14 dating to identify the age of the unearthed artifact. 🔊
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