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Definition of masterwork

masterwork

/ˈmæstərˌwɜːrk/
mas · ter · work
Plural:masterworks
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• noun

1

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship, especially the greatest achievement of an artist's or writer's career.

Example

"The symphony is widely regarded as the composer's crowning masterwork."

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• Rhymes for masterwork

• Nearby Words

masterpiece
masterplan
masterstroke
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masterwort
mastery
masthead

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century as a compound of 'master' and 'work', modeled on the Dutch 'meesterwerk' or German 'Meisterwerk', which originally denoted a piece of craftsmanship submitted to a medieval guild to qualify as a master artisan.

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