geisha
noun
a Japanese woman trained as a professional singer, dancer, and companion for men.
geishas
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pluralof geisha.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the popular imagination geishas are often confused with courtesans but their work as trained masters of refined old artforms does not involve selling sex.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
The genre of Japanese prints called ukiyo-e, meaning “images of the floating world,” first arose in the 17th century and was often distinguished by city scenes, sumo wrestlers and geishas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
In addition to his real estate business, Miyamoto also runs an entertainment-related business involving maikos, or apprentice geishas.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2023
But ninjas and geishas programmed with narrative loops similar to their gun-slinging counterparts wasn’t the only highlight of the Japanese theme park.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2018
A song, accompanied by the twanging of a samisen and the clanging of tamtams, is sung by three geishas.
From A Second Book of Operas by Henry Edward Krehbiel
