songstress

noun

song·​stress ˈsȯŋ(k)-strəs 

: a female singer

Examples of songstress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the clip, Norwood signals the engineer before launching into a performance of the theme, which captures the songstress delivering impassioned vocals over a pulsating instrumental. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Miley Cyrus is a powerhouse singer that has multiple ties to the music industry, including her godmother, the iconic country songstress Dolly Parton. — Ayana Herndon, InStyle, 30 July 2026

The songstress is renowned for her versatile voice, which moved seamlessly across genres throughout her decades-long career. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Breathless coverage has poured in over the slow news week leading up to the July Fourth holiday, when billionaire songstress Swift will wed Kansas City tight end Kelce and close her long and fruitful era as a single woman. — Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

songstress

noun

song·​stress ˈsȯŋ(k)-strəs 

: a woman who is a singer