Synonyms

songstress

American

[sawng-stris, song-] / ˈsɔŋ strɪs, ˈsɒŋ- /

noun

a female singer, especially one who specializes in popular songs.

Gender

See -ess.

Etymology

Origin of songstress

First recorded in 1695–1705; song + -stress

Example Sentences

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Lopez has not commented on her current living situation—however, one source claimed to the Daily Mail that the songstress was making use of the Beverly Hills megamansion while her new abode undergoes renovations.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Others, like those of Sarah Jessica Parker or "Sound of Music" songstress Julie Andrews, hold drawings from television or film productions.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

Sitting casually in an office space in Century City, the veteran songstress had just dropped her youngest at college 24 hours earlier.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

For the latter, they were joined on stage by a host of A-list stars, including indie titan Beck, Icelandic songstress Laufey, country singer Maren Morris and rap icon LL Cool J.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025

Excuse me; I did not mean you, but the beautiful songstress dwelling here in the thicket.

From Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine by Auerbach, Berthold

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