geisha
noun/ˈɡeɪʃə/
Frequency rank: #16,003 most common English word
Meaning
a Japanese woman trained in traditional arts such as music, dance, and conversation, who entertains guests.
Example sentence
During her trip to Kyoto, she watched geisha perform traditional music and dance.
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