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

Pratt also shares a son, Jack, with his former wife, actress Anna Faris. — Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

In announcing their mother’s death, Wynonna and sister actress Ashley Judd, were forthcoming about the cause of Naomi’s passing. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026

The actress provided the voice of a technologically advanced, data-spying smart refrigerator. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Comedy In Harlem first opened in 2021 in East Harlem by comic and actress Nicky Sunshine and her husband, Jaime Roberts, who spent years producing shows at places like Broadway Comedy Club. — Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 22 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