courtisane

[US]/kɔːtɪˈzɑːn/
[UK]/kɔːrtɪˈzæn/

Translation

n.a prostitute or court attendant; a woman who is a companion at court, especially a high-class prostitute
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Example Sentences

the novel vividly depicts the life of a famous french courtisane.

she was known as a courtisane who charmed powerful politicians.

the museum displayed a portrait of a venetian courtisane.

history often conflates a courtisane with a common prostitute.

the young woman became a courtisane to escape poverty.

many artists found their muse in a beautiful courtisane.

the courtisane held lavish parties for the city's elite.

he ruined his fortune by spending it on a courtisane.

the book explores the secret world of the japanese courtisane.

a talented courtisane could influence political decisions.

the story is about a courtisane who falls in true love.

society judged the courtisane despite inviting her to every gala.

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