songstress

English

Etymology

From songster +‎ -ess. Compare West Frisian sjongeres (“songstress”), Dutch zangeres (“songstress”).

Pronunciation
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsɑŋɡ.stɹɪs/
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  • Rhymes: -ɑŋɡstɹɪs

Noun

songstress (plural songstresses)

  1. A female singer.
  2. A female songbird.

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