masterwork

noun

mas·​ter·​work ˈma-stər-ˌwərk How to pronounce masterwork (audio)

Examples of masterwork in a Sentence

his most famous novel is regarded as a masterwork of Western literature
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Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of masterwork was in 1617

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“Masterwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masterwork. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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