geisha

[ gey-shuh, gee- ]

/ ˈgeɪ ʃə, ˈgi- /

a Japanese woman trained as a professional singer, dancer, and companion for men.

Origin of geisha

1890–95; < Japanese, equivalent to gei arts (< Chinese) + -sha person (< Chin)

There are dozens of such “academies” in Moscow and St. Petersburg, with names such as “Geisha School” or “How to Be a Real Woman.”

Russia’s Gold Digger Academy |Peter Pomerantsev |November 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
A Japanese media mogul and his geisha entertainers—so they can hit as many bars as possible before dawn.

Bar-Hopping With the Kyoto Geisha |Liza Foreman |September 1, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Back to Alison and her friends who are suddenly wearing kimonos, holding fans and two of whom have ‘geisha’ make up on.

The Most Offensive Lyrics and WTF Moments From ‘Chinese Food’ |Culture Team |October 15, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Shizuka New York Skin Care Salon has been offering the hourlong $180 Geisha bird-poop facial for about five years.

I Got a $180 Bird-Poop Facial |Kelsey Meany |August 6, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

The dancing-girl and the singing-girl correspond to the geisha and Maiko of Japan.

Travels in the Far East |Ellen Mary Hayes Peck
Dancing was taught (I am speaking of samurai girls and not of geisha) only to smooth the angularity of their movements.

Bushido, the Soul of Japan |Inazo Nitob
The Geisha girls are often called in to entertain guests at a private dinner, the performance being before, not after, the meal.

The Old World and Its Ways |William Jennings Bryan
He sent his servant to the street of the geisha with money in his girdle.

Japanese Fairy Tales |Grace James
Now, fare you well, she said, I have a fancy to remain a geisha.

Japanese Fairy Tales |Grace James

geisha

/ (ˈɡeɪʃə) /

a professional female companion for men in Japan, trained in music, dancing, and the art of conversation

C19: from Japanese, from gei art + sha person, from Ancient Chinese ngi and che

geisha

[ (gay-shuh, gee-shuh) ]

A Japanese woman who is trained and paid to provide entertainment and amusing company for men.