songstress

noun

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

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The songstress later welcomed son David, 19, daughter Mercy, and twin daughters Stella and Estere, 12, through adoption. Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 The songstress delivered a powerful performance, with many in the audience — including Trump, Joe Biden, and more — chiming in. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 The 22-year-old songstress stopped by the VIBE office to discuss her journey up to this point. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 18 Nov. 2024 The 12-track LP feels like a full circle moment for the songstress who stepped away from the industry for a multitude of reasons. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 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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