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masterpiece
noun mas·ter·piece \ˈmas-tər-ˌpēs\
: a great book, painting, piece of music, movie, etc.; also : the best book, painting, piece of music, movie, etc., by a particular person
: something done with great skill
Full Definition of MASTERPIECE
1
: a work done with extraordinary skill; especially : a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement
2
: a piece of work presented to a medieval guild as evidence of qualification for the rank of master
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First Known Use of MASTERPIECE
1600
Related to MASTERPIECE
- Synonyms
- chef d'oeuvre, classic, magnum opus, masterwork
Rhymes with MASTERPIECE
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MASTERPIECE Defined for Kids
masterpiece
noun mas·ter·piece \ˈma-stər-ˌpēs\
Definition of MASTERPIECE for Kids
: something done or made with exceptional skill
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