Added 9 October 2026
masterpiece
/ˈmæstɚˌpis/ noun
In Latin: palmārium Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about masterpiece at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman.
- An outstanding achievement.
Origin
From master + piece, a calque of Dutch meesterstuk or German Meisterstück (“masterpiece”). Piecewise doublet of maestropiece and masterstick. Compare also journeyman's piece.
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