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 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 Also at the Sunday concert, Lisa witnessed the Midnights songstress share more news about her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024 But choosing Taylor Swift as the figurehead of this imaginary attack on MAGA world is a curious about-face given that the billionaire songstress was one of the few pop sensations embraced by the right. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2024 The actor, 49, met with the powerhouse couple to get the Renaissance songstress to play Ally, an aspiring singer, in A Star is Born, before the role ultimately went to Lady Gaga. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024 The songstress and mogul surprised fans with an appearance in a Verizon commercial shortly after halftime. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 12 Feb. 2024 The whirlwind romance between the tight end and the Grammy award-winning songstress took both the sports and entertainment worlds by storm as she - and her army of Swifties - was introduced to the sport of football. Hannah Brewitt, CNN, 11 Feb. 2024 As for Parton, the legendary songstress celebrated her special day as only Dolly could: by dropping a deluxe edition of her recent Rockstar album. Shania Russell, EW.com, 22 Jan. 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 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

songstress

noun
song·​stress ˈsȯŋ(k)-strəs How to pronounce songstress (audio)
: a woman who is a singer

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