songstress

noun

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

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Despite serving on the panel for years — including on the show's U.K. version — the songstress was caught off guard by the sight. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 1 May 2025 The Venezuelan songstress and Colombian crooners melodic and soothing vocals pair perfectly with Los Ángeles’ hip-swiveling cumbia tune. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2025 The songstress, after managing to run to the motel lobby, was rushed to the hospital but died shortly thereafter. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025 For starters, Australian songstress Kylie Minogue makes multiple appearances throughout the season, dropping a memorable F-bomb or two along the way. Andy Swift, TVLine, 20 Mar. 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 28 May. 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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