artist
/ˈɑːtɪst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: artists
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who creates art.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person who creates art. — A person who creates art as an occupation.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “artist” mean?
A person who creates art.
Is “artist” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.