geisha

[ gey-shuh, gee- ]

noun

, plural gei·sha, gei·shas.

1. a Japanese woman trained as a professional singer, dancer, and companion for men.

geisha

/ ˈɡeɪʃə /

noun

1. a professional female companion for men in Japan, trained in music, dancing, and the art of conversation

geisha

1. A Japanese woman who is trained and paid to provide entertainment and amusing company for men.

Word History and Origins

Origin of geisha¹

1890–95; < Japanese, equivalent to gei arts (< Chinese ) + -sha person (< Chin)

Word History and Origins

Origin of geisha¹

C19: from Japanese, from gei art + sha person, from Ancient Chinese ngi and che