songstress

noun

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

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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 The songstress announced the launch of Mary J. Blige Radio, a pop-up channel hosted and curated by the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul herself, in celebration of Women’s History Month. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Reports confirm that the beloved songstress was involved in a tragic car accident early this morning in Montgomery, Alabama, following a performance. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 2 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 25 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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