artist UK /ˈɑːtɪst/US /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/noun 5adjective 1forms 4phrases 2 noun5 •a person who makes things such as paintings, music or films to show ideas or feelings •A person who creates art as an occupation. •A recording artist. •A person who creates visual art (in contrast to literature, music etc.) •[in compounds] A person who is skilled at some activity. adjective1 •(no longer used) Artistic. formsartistae · artists · more artist · most artist Phrases with artist clutch artistA player who performs especially well in crucial situations. starving artistA person who works as an artist or performer despite making little or no money for it, therefore suffering in poverty.