masterpiece

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
  2. noun an outstanding achievement

Etymology

From master + piece, a calque of Dutch meesterstuk or German Meisterstück (“masterpiece”). Piecewise doublet of maestropiece and masterstick. Compare also journeyman's piece.

In classic literature

Synonyms

chef-d'oeuvre

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