Definitions

1. noun

A work of art or a masterpiece, especially a literary or musical composition, of exceptionally high quality.

“The artist’s latest painting is considered her masterwork.”

2. noun

A person’s most outstanding achievement or a culmination of their skills and experience.

“After decades of dedication, he completed his life’s masterwork, a novel that won numerous awards.”

3. noun

A work that is a culmination of a particular period or style.

“The novel is regarded as the masterwork of the Victorian era.”