noun
geisha
GAY-shuh
Geisha (noun) means a Japanese woman trained as a professional entertainer, skilled in traditional arts such as music, dance, and conversation. Example: “The geisha performed a traditional dance for the guests.”
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A Japanese woman trained as a professional entertainer, skilled in traditional arts such as music, dance, and conversation.
"The geisha performed a traditional dance for the guests."
"Becoming a geisha requires years of training."
How to use geisha
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditionally trained Japanese entertainer skilled in music, dance, and hosting.
Common mistake
A geisha is a highly trained performing artist, not simply a hostess — the profession is often misunderstood in Western media.
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Word forms
- Plural
- geishas
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Etymology
From Japanese geisha, literally "person of the arts," combining characters for "art" and "person."
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What does “geisha” mean?
The word “geisha” means a Japanese woman trained as a professional entertainer, skilled in traditional arts such as music, dance, and conversation. In plain terms, a traditionally trained Japanese entertainer skilled in music, dance, and hosting.
How do you pronounce “geisha”?
“Geisha” is pronounced GAY-shuh (/ˈɡeɪ.ʃə/ in IPA).
How do you use “geisha” in a sentence?
Here is “geisha” used in a sentence: “The geisha performed a traditional dance for the guests.”
What part of speech is “geisha”?
“Geisha” is a noun.
Where does the word “geisha” come from?
The word “geisha” comes from Japanese. From Japanese geisha, literally "person of the arts," combining characters for "art" and "person.".
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