artiste

[ ahr-teest; French ar-teest ]

/ ɑrˈtist; French arˈtist /

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noun, plural ar·tistes [ahr-teests; French arteest] /ɑrˈtists; French ˈartist/.

an artist, especially an actor, singer, dancer, or other public performer.

Words nearby artiste

artio-, artiodactyl, artisan, artisanal, artist, artiste, artistic, artistic director, artistry, artless, artmobile

Origin of artiste

From French, dating back to 1815–25; see origin at artist

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH artiste

artisan artist artiste (see synonym study at artist)

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Example sentences from the Web for artiste

After seeing Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova perform in Cairo, Iolas knew he wanted to be an artiste.
Alexander Iolas: The Secret King of Surrealism|Justin Jones|March 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He hated actually dealing with business matters, preferring to play the role of the likable artiste.
Spielberg's Shattered Dream|Nicole LaPorte|May 3, 2010|DAILY BEAST
She's the season's pleasant surprise—Hollywood's favorite sexy-tomboy turned serious artiste.
Oscar's Diva Smackdown!|Nicole LaPorte|February 8, 2010|DAILY BEAST
They may be varied to please the fancy of the artiste, by the addition or substitution of other perfumes or aromatics.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley

To the daughters of my master I give the artiste's name—why not?
The House Under the Sea|Sir Max Pemberton
Pa was an artiste; he had thought of a thousand things since his trip to Brighton.
The Bill-Toppers|Andre Castaigne
And they are constantly meeting; for her fame as an artiste opens all doors to Zeneida.
The Green Book|Mr Jkai
The fashion an artiste enjoys can only last as his talent daily increases.
Memoirs of Robert-Houdin, ambassador, author and conjurer|Jean Henri Robert-Houdin

British Dictionary definitions for artiste

artiste

/ (ɑːˈtiːst, French artist) /

noun

an entertainer, such as a singer or dancer

a person who is highly skilled in some occupationa hair artiste

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artiste

noun, plural ar·tistes [ahr-teests; French arteest] /ɑrˈtists; French ˈartist/.

Words related to artiste

Words nearby artiste

Origin of artiste

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH artiste

Example sentences from the Web for artiste

British Dictionary definitions for artiste

noun