noun
geisha
GAY-shuh
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
geisha plural, geishas plural
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Etymology
From Japanese geisha, literally "person of the arts," combining characters for "art" and "person."