actress

noun

ac·​tress ˈak-trəs 

: a woman or girl who is an actor

actressy

ˈak-trə-sē 

adjective

Examples of actress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The jury will also bestow the best actor and actress awards, and may also award a screenplay award or an artistic achievement award. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

The late actress’s apartment at 200 Central Park South has been joined with the unit next door and renovated into a five-bedroom spread spanning roughly 5,500 square feet. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Two nurses helped subdue the actress, who was taken to the hospital for evaluation. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

actor + -ess

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for actress

• benefactress

Kids Definition

actress

noun

ac·​tress ˈak-trəs 

: a woman or girl who acts especially in a play or movie or on television