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gueixa

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/ˈɡɐjʃɐ/guei·xa

Definition

1

Traditional Japanese female entertainer, trained in various arts such as music, dance, conversation, and tea ceremony, to entertain at social gatherings.

Usage examples

“The movie depicts the life of a young woman who becomes a geisha in Kyoto.”
“Geishas are a symbol of traditional Japanese culture.”

Synonyms

Common combinations

geisha lifegeisha attireJapanese geishageisha house