artist
- Top 3000
Sense 1
- noun
- B1
Someone who makes paintings, drawings or other works of art, often as a job.
The artist works mostly at night, when the whole building is quiet.
A local artist painted the long wall beside the bus stop.
She left her office job to become a full-time artist.
Young artists can send three works to the spring competition.
Common collocations: a talented artist · a local artist · become an artist · a street artist · the artist's studio
Sense 2 · less common
- noun
- B2
Someone who sings, plays music or performs for an audience, especially as a professional.
Which artist is playing last on the main stage tonight?
The album brings together six young artists from different countries.
He is her favourite artist and she knows every word.
Common collocations: a recording artist · favourite artist · solo artist · an artist's new album