diva

[ dee-vuh, -vah ]

noun

, plural di·vas, di·ve [dee, -ve].

1. a distinguished female singer; prima donna.

diva

/ ˈdiːvə /

noun

1. a highly distinguished female singer; prima donna

Word History and Origins

Origin of diva¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of diva¹

C19: via Italian from Latin: a goddess, from dīvus divine

Example Sentences

The music magazine on Tuesday revealed that the “Crazy in Love” and “Formation” diva had secured the top spot among 25 generational pop talents, including Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Drake and Lady Gaga.

From Los Angeles Times

A bakery along the road blared songs by the Lebanese diva Fairouz, a familiar and comforting soundtrack in the country, and gave out cookies with tiny banners that read, “Smile, better days are coming.”

From New York Times

But for the song to work its magic in the musical, Albin’s interior life must poke through the makeup, dresses and temperamental diva histrionics.

From Los Angeles Times

Photographer, artist, musician and diva Tyler Matthew Oyer and I popped around the scene, where Oyer captured moments backstage and on the runway that reverberated with heat and intimacy.

From Los Angeles Times

The biggest night in music is just around the corner — and this year, the competition is stiff after a summer dominated by pop divas and male country stars.

From Salon