Geisha

Pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪʃə/

Definitions of geisha

noun A Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation, dance, and song.

Example Sentences

A1 A geisha is a traditional Japanese entertainer.

A2 Geishas wear elaborate kimono and perform traditional arts like dancing and singing.

B1 The geisha culture dates back to the 18th century in Japan.

B2 Geishas undergo years of training to master the art of entertainment.

C1 The life of a geisha is shrouded in mystery and tradition.

C2 Geishas are skilled in conversation, dance, and music, making them highly sought after entertainers.

Examples of geisha in a Sentence

formal The geisha performed a traditional dance for the guests.

informal I heard there will be a geisha at the party tonight.

slang Have you seen that geisha-inspired makeup tutorial on YouTube?

figurative She moved with the grace and precision of a geisha.

Grammatical Forms of geisha

• past tense: geishad
• plural: geishas
• comparative: more geisha
• superlative: most geisha
• present tense: geishas
• future tense: will geisha
• perfect tense: have geishaed
• continuous tense: is geishaing
• singular: geisha
• positive degree: geisha
• infinitive: to geisha
• gerund: geishaing
• participle: geishaed

Origin and Evolution of geisha

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'geisha' originated in Japan.

Evolution of the word: Originally, geishas were entertainers who performed traditional Japanese arts such as music, dance, and conversation. Over time, the word has come to signify a specific type of female entertainer known for their skills in performing arts and social interaction.