noun
- a Japanese woman trained in traditional arts such as music, dance, and conversation, who entertains guests at social gatherings
Examples
- The geisha performed a traditional dance at the tea house.
- She spent years training to become a geisha in Kyoto.
- The geisha’s elaborate kimono was decorated with cherry blossoms.
- Tourists often visit Gion district hoping to catch a glimpse of a geisha.
- The geisha played the shamisen while singing ancient Japanese songs.
- Her white makeup and red lips were characteristic of a geisha’s appearance.