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Definition of geisha

geisha

/ˈɡeɪ.ʃə/
gei · sha
Plural:geishas
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• noun

1

A Japanese woman trained in traditional performing arts, such as classical music, dance, singing, and refined conversation, who works as a professional hostess and entertainer at banquets and teahouses.

Example

"The geisha played a traditional three-stringed shamisen while entertaining the guests at the Kyoto teahouse."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In Western usage, a geisha is sometimes mistakenly conflated with a courtesan or sex worker; in Japanese culture, however, geishas are highly trained professional artists and entertainers of traditional music, dance, and hospitality.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Japanese geisha, a compound of gei ('art' or 'performance') and sha ('person'), literally meaning 'person of the arts'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Geisha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/geisha
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