masterpiece
[ mas-ter-pees, mah-ster- ]
/ ˈmæs tərˌpis, ˈmɑ stər- /
noun
a person's greatest piece of work, as in an art.
anything done with masterly skill: a masterpiece of improvisation.
a consummate example of skill or excellence of any kind: The chef's cake was a masterpiece.
a piece made by a person aspiring to the rank of master in a guild or other craft organization as a proof of competence.
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British Dictionary definitions for masterpiece
masterpiece
less commonly masterwork (ˈmɑːstəˌwɜːk)
/ (ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs) /
noun
an outstanding work, achievement, or performance
the most outstanding piece of work of a creative artist, craftsman, etc
Word Origin for masterpiece
C17: compare Dutch meesterstuk, German Meisterstück, a sample of work submitted to a guild by a craftsman in order to qualify for the rank of master
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