songstress

noun

song·​stress ˈsȯŋ(k)-strəs How to pronounce songstress (audio)
Synonyms of songstressnext
: a female singer

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The makeup brand has tapped R&B songstress Mariah the Scientist to front its newest Tube Job Mascara campaign, which has debuted exclusively on TikTok Shop, making Urban Decay the first brand within L’Oréal’s Luxe division to foray onto the social commerce platform. Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025 The Xscape songstress did not disclose the reason for the couple's split. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025 The songstress doubled down on that reverence when discussing Brandy’s elite standing among vocalists. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 25 Nov. 2025 Well, the future is now for the South African songstress who has released her debut album ‘Tyla’ — and is making waves again with her new track ‘Jump’. Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for songstress

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First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of songstress was in 1684

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“Songstress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/songstress. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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songstress

noun
song·​stress ˈsȯŋ(k)-strəs How to pronounce songstress (audio)
: a woman who is a singer

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