geisha

gei·sha

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Definitions of geisha word

noun plural geisha a Japanese woman trained as a professional singer, dancer, and companion for men. 1
noun geisha A Japanese hostess trained to entertain men with conversation, dance, and song. 1
noun geisha Japanese female companion 1
countable noun geisha A geisha is a Japanese woman who is specially trained in music, dancing, and the art of conversation. Her job is to entertain men. 0
noun geisha a professional female companion for men in Japan, trained in music, dancing, and the art of conversation 0
noun geisha a Japanese woman trained in singing, dancing, the art of conversation, etc., to serve as a hired companion to men 0

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < Japanese, equivalent to gei arts (< Chinese) + -sha person (< Chin)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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