artist
art-ist · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings.
- 2.
A person skilled in any creative activity.
- 3.
A professional entertainer, especially a singer or musician.
- 4.
Someone very skilled at a particular activity.
Forms
plural: artists
Phrases & expressions
- •con artist — A person who deceives others.
- •escape artist — Someone skilled at escaping.
- •recording artist — A musician who records music.
- •starving artist — A poor, struggling artist.
- •artist in residence — An artist working at an institution.
Related words
Etymology
From French artiste, from Italian artista, from Latin ars ("art, skill").