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

As Posen’s own words indicate, the designer and actress have a close relationship. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

After the How to Make a Killing actress, 31, and the Bleachers frontman, 42, separated just shy of their third wedding anniversary, an insider says the pair simply had different outlooks on life. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

The mother of late actress Daveigh Chase is seeking to become the administrator of her estate after it was revealed that the Lilo & Stitch voice performer had left behind $400,000. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

The 12 people included a mix of one professional actress, some models, those with no relationship to the entertainment industry and also Rogers himself. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 14 July 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