courtezan
/ˈkɔːrtəzən/
noun
- Alternative spelling of courtesan: a woman who is paid to be a companion to rich or powerful men, often in a luxurious or social setting.
- She played the role of a Venetian courtezan in the period drama.
- The historical novel featured a clever courtezan who outwitted the nobles.
- In some old texts, the word 'courtezan' is used instead of 'courtesan'.