masterpiece UK /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/US /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ noun3 •A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career. •A work of outstanding creativity, skill or workmanship.Masterpieces are not completed, they are abandoned. •A work created in order to qualify as a master craftsman and member of a guild. formsmasterpieces