actress
noun
a woman who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc., especially professionally.
actresses
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pluralof actress.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Feuds between male journalists and actresses go back years and years.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
More often than not, we see this with actresses in Hollywood pushing against demanding directors or seeking out more challenging material.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
Oscar-winning actresses Viola Davis and Ariana DeBose joined "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo in the front row at the show, which took place on the eve of fashion week's official launch.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Phillips went on to become one of Britain's most acclaimed actresses, appearing in productions including Doctor Who, Calendar Girls, Dune, and I, Claudius.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The actors and actresses beside me were all wide-eyed.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
