songstress

noun

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

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Since losing her husband Carl Dean in March, that the legendary songstress has begun to open up some about her personal life. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 July 2025 The Korean American songstress has been involved in the project since around late 2020-early 2021, serving as the vocal producer and songwriter for the film. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Channeling their inner game show hostesses, Barrymore and Bertinelli then began to showcase the songstress sitting between them at the news desk. Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 13 May 2025 The Cowboy Carter songstress wrapped a long weekend in Paris with her husband by her side at Stade de France, just north of the capital, where the Cowboy Carter Tour had a three-night run (June 19, 21 and 22). Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for songstress

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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 15 Jul. 2025.

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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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