Noun: masterpiece 'mã-stu(r),pees
- The most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
"The Mona Lisa is considered Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece";
- chef-d'oeuvre, masterwork
- A work of exceptional artistry or skill
"The symphony was hailed as a masterpiece";
- masterwork
- [archaic] A work created in order to qualify as a master craftsman and member of a guild
"The carpenter's intricate cabinet was his masterpiece for the guild"
Derived forms: masterpieces
Type of: accomplishment, achievement, piece of work, work
Encyclopedia: Masterpiece