masterwork

noun

mas·​ter·​work ˈma-stər-ˌwərk 

: masterpiece

Synonyms of masterwork

• masterpiece

Examples of masterwork in a Sentence

his most famous novel is regarded as a masterwork of Western literature

Recent Examples on the Web

Rooted in raw reality but told through poetic fiction, James Baldwin’s masterwork attends a day in the life of 14-year-old John Grimes and the awakenings, histories, and stories that shape his life. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

In his masterwork, Capote delved deeply into the reporting of the murder of a Kansas family. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026

Last year, ARTnews reported that a painting long considered a Moïse Kisling masterwork in the collection of Japan’s Yamada Bee Company Group had been linked to Beltracchi. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

When Fosse won the Nobel in 2023, that meant publishing a big run of his almost 700-page masterwork. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for masterwork

• bodywork
• handiwork
• ironwork
• latticework
• metalwork
• needlework
• openwork
• overwork
• paperwork
• subnetwork
• telework
• artwork