songstress

noun

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

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From the Vietnam and Iraq Wars to the struggle for LGBTQ rights, the songstress has signed her name to several anti-violent causes. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025 After Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter won for album of the year at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday, Feb. 2, the Midnights songstress — who was also nominated in the category — and the rapper toasted to her victory. Daniela Avila, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 To honor their love, the celebrated songstress released a new track Friday. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025 Most recently, the legendary songstress had to say goodbye to Carl Dean, her husband of 59 years. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 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 29 Mar. 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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