songstress

noun

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

Examples of songstress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Erivo has a big year ahead, as the near-EGOT actress and songstress will star alongside Ariana Grande in the film adaptation of Broadway hit musical Wicked, set for release in November 2024. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024 The songstress was surprised to learn that Ian Bohenm, who plays Ryan, told ET that filming would begin next month. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024 Fans traveled from far and wide to see the 34-year-old songstress in action, with research firm QuestionPro finding Swift will add a total of $4.6 billion to the U.S. economy courtesy of consumers spending on meals out, merch, and overnight stays. Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024 Halle Bailey Stuns In Aerie Over the weekend, an Aerie event was hosted by the songstress Halle Bailey. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024 The songstress often features the bounty of her husband’s sprawling ranch on social media, the flowers in particular. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024 But as Rodgers closed the song with a flourish in her ethereal head voice, McEntire hit her button to bring the emotive songstress onto her team. USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2024 The songstress donned an olive green Dolce & Gabbana dress with gold cross jewelry, while Toliver opted for a black two-piece suit and white loafers. Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 Jamaican songstress Sevana plays Judy Mowatt, a member of the I-Threes, the dynamic group that sang backup vocals for Marley in the film. Melissa Noel, Essence, 9 Mar. 2024

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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 20 Apr. 2024.

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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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