Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: geisha
IPA transcription: [ɡ'eɪʃə]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: geisha, geisha_girl
    Meaning: a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing
Usage examples
  • A liberal education, and more freedom in early life for women, has been suggested, and is now being tried, but the problem of the geisha and her fascination is a deep one in Japan.
  • When thoroughly taught, they form a valuable investment, and well repay the labor spent upon them, for a popular geisha commands a good price everywhere, and has her time overcrowded with engagements.