diva

American  

[dee-vuh, -vah] / ˈdi və, -vɑ /

noun

plural

divas, dive

1. a distinguished female singer; prima donna.

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diva British  

/ ˈdiːvə /

noun

1. a highly distinguished female singer; prima donna

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Etymology

Origin of diva

1880–85; < Italian < Latin dīva, feminine of dīvus god; divine

Example Sentences

The two-hour “Tina” is likely to be the diva’s last word and designed as a reverent look at a performer who refuses to allow her suffering to define her outrageous success.

From Salon

But not all of the artist’s works have a gourmet bent — she also creates celestial goddesses and nature-inspired divas, and made a series devoted to the Major Arcana of tarot.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s not a diva, but she has her pride.

From Los Angeles Times

Os had plenty of examples of powerful pop divas to draw inspiration from.

From Los Angeles Times

After Bruin's victory, the dog's handler described him as "a bit of a diva" who "likes his own way".

From BBC