courtesan

[US]/ˌkɔːtɪ'zæn/
[UK]/'kɔrtɪzn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a prostitute who associates with high-ranking officials, a mistress

Example Sentences

Thinkers and poets throughout the ages have offered the courtesan the oblation of their mercy.

It is terrified, like Delphos at the fulgurating realities of the vision;it makes tables turn as Dodona did tripods.It places the grisette on the throne, as Rome placed the courtesan there;

famous courtesan in history

a courtesan's luxurious lifestyle

society's views on courtesans

a courtesan's beauty and charm

a courtesan's seductive skills

the courtesan entertained wealthy clients

a courtesan's elegant attire

a courtesan's art of conversation

a courtesan's reputation in society

the courtesan captivated the audience

Real-world Examples

Yes, so this is Kitty Fisher, the famous 18th century courtesan.

Source: British Vintage Makeup Tutorial

As the Geisha's popularity grew, the Oiran courtesans for whom they worked began to grow increasingly resentful of them.

Source: Curious Muse

Susie shuddered a little, for it reminded her of a courtesan's.

Source: Magician

Innumerable mirrors reflected women of the world, admirably gowned, actresses of renown, and fashionable courtesans.

Source: Magician

Less reputable, or supposedly immoral women, like actresses, courtesans and prostitutes, would apply makeup quite heavily.

Source: Fashion experts interpret film and television dramas.

" ... dead" ? finished the freckled boy whose head was full of courtesans. " Aye. Murdered by her own singer" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

" When we staged 'La Traviata' (Verdi's opera about a Parisian courtesan), we had water instead of wine, " Mr Fanni recalls.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The courtesan bent over him, took a long look at his face, at his eyes, which had grown tired.

Source: Siddhartha (Original Version)

The original role of geisha was as an assistant to the Oiran, who were high-class courtesans, dressed in amazingly flashy kimono and wearing heavy hairstyles.

Source: Curious Muse

A beautiful courtesan has been my teacher for a long time, and a rich merchant was my teacher, and some gamblers with dice.

Source: Siddhartha (Original Version)

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