masterpiece

noun
UK: /ˈmɑːstəpiːs/
US: /ˈmæstərpiːs/

  1. A very good painting, movie, book, or other work of art.

    1. This painting is a masterpiece and is very famous around the world.
    2. The museum exhibited what critics consider Picasso's greatest masterpiece of his early period.

  2. Something done with great skill.

    1. Her cake was a masterpiece, everyone wanted the recipe to make one.
    2. The chef's creative menu was a culinary masterpiece, blending flavors unexpectedly.

Synonyms

tour de force showpiece work of art gem classic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "masterpiece" in English means: A very good painting, movie, book, or other work of art., Something done with great skill..

The phonetic transcription of "masterpiece" is /ˈmɑːstəpiːs/ in British English and /ˈmæstərpiːs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "masterpiece": tour de force, showpiece, work of art, gem, classic.

Example usage of "masterpiece": "This painting is a masterpiece and is very famous around the world.". More examples on the page.