noun
artiste
ahr-TEEST
Artiste (noun) means a professional performer, especially a singer, dancer, or entertainer. Example: “The cabaret artiste took a bow after the final number.”
noun
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A professional performer, especially a singer, dancer, or entertainer.
"The cabaret artiste took a bow after the final number."
How to use artiste
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA performer, usually on stage, with a slightly more theatrical or old-fashioned flavour than "artist."
When to use it
Often used for cabaret, circus, or variety performers, and sometimes with light irony.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French artiste, a doublet of the English word "artist."
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What does “artiste” mean?
The word “artiste” means a professional performer, especially a singer, dancer, or entertainer. In plain terms, a performer, usually on stage, with a slightly more theatrical or old-fashioned flavour than "artist.".
How do you pronounce “artiste”?
“Artiste” is pronounced ahr-TEEST (/ɑɹˈtiːst/ in IPA).
How do you use “artiste” in a sentence?
Here is “artiste” used in a sentence: “The cabaret artiste took a bow after the final number.”
What part of speech is “artiste”?
“Artiste” is a noun.
Where does the word “artiste” come from?
The word “artiste” comes from French. Borrowed from French artiste, a doublet of the English word "artist.".
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