noun
- a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
- the greatest work produced by an artist, writer, or craftsman
Examples
- The Mona Lisa is considered Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece.
- Her latest novel is truly a masterpiece of modern literature.
- The cathedral took decades to build and remains an architectural masterpiece.
- Many critics believe this symphony is Beethoven’s masterpiece.
- The chef’s chocolate soufflé was a culinary masterpiece.
- The handcrafted violin was the luthier’s masterpiece.
- This painting will be remembered as the artist’s masterpiece.