masterwork

noun

mas·​ter·​work ˈma-stər-ˌwərk How to pronounce masterwork (audio)
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: masterpiece

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his most famous novel is regarded as a masterwork of Western literature
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Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their masterwork, The Black Parade, the show marked the first time a band has had a residency of that length at the famed venue. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026 Featured in Architectural Record, the masterwork has garnered a trio of awards from the American Institute of Architects. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Though Zinn’s masterwork is decades old, the debate continues. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026 At least some of the time, Hawthorne really was warming the little speckled eggs from which his masterworks would hatch. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masterwork

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First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of masterwork was in 1617

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“Masterwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masterwork. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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