masterpiece

noun

mas·​ter·​piece ˈma-stər-ˌpēs 

1

: a work done with extraordinary skill

especially : a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement

2

: a piece of work presented to a medieval guild as evidence of qualification for the rank of master

Synonyms of masterpiece

• classic
• masterwork

Examples of masterpiece in a Sentence

The painting was immediately recognized as a masterpiece.

Herman Melville's masterpiece was Moby-Dick.

Her study of apes is a masterpiece.

Recent Examples on the Web

Luka Doncic’s 44-point masterpiece — without playing the fourth quarter — propelled the Lakers past the Pacers 128-117. —Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026

Also, Heath Ledger and Christopher Nolan were the ones who made The Dark Knight a masterpiece. —Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026

Elevate your work setup with this clutter-ending masterpiece. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026

This masterpiece of a hotel breathes new life into the historic 1908 Union Pacific Depot—offering a stay steeped in history, authentic hospitality, and quirky rail-era character. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for masterpiece

• altarpiece
• centerpiece
• frontispiece
• mantelpiece
• pilates
• summarise
• syntheses
• apiece
• aris
• assise
• caprice
• cerise

Kids Definition

masterpiece

noun

mas·​ter·​piece ˈmas-tər-ˌpēs 

: a work done with great skill

especially : a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement