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Meaning of courtesan

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

courtesan

Pronunciation:/kɔːtɪˈzæn//kɔɹtɪˈzæn//ˈkoɹtɪzæn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A woman of a royal or noble court.

  2. The mistress of a royal or noble.

  3. A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.