songstress

noun

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

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The Life of a Showgirl songstress posted a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her latest album, and the second photo includes her casually sitting at the piano in black sweatpants and white and blue Hokas. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026 The 25-year-old songstress is one of several musicians nominated in the Best New Artist category at the 2026 Grammys this weekend. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026 Along with fellow Bluff City songstress Marcella Simien, Safiya will be appearing at the English Folk Expo in Manchester and will play a handful of London concerts. Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 29 Jan. 2026 In honor of Anita Baker’s 68th birthday, ESSENCE looks back at the evolution of the legendary R&B songstress’ beauty. Essence, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for songstress

Word History

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 6 Feb. 2026.

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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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