Streep

British  

/ striːp /

noun

1. Meryl, original name Mary Louise Streep. born 1949, US actress. Her films include The Deerhunter (1978), Kramer vs Kramer (1979), The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981), Sophie's Choice (1982), Out of Africa (1986), The Hours (2002), Mamma Mia! (2008), and The Iron Lady (2011)

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Example Sentences

Based on a true story, “Silkwood” follows nuclear-plant worker Karen Silkwood, played by Meryl Streep, as she raises concerns about the health and safety of her fellow plant workers and a potential company coverup.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Why would I tell anybody anything? I don’t know s— about Meryl Streep. I don’t have any idea who Robert De Niro is.”

From Los Angeles Times

Orlean is one of the New Yorker’s most high-profile writers, having been portrayed by Meryl Streep in “Adaptation,” a heavily fictionalized version of her book “The Orchid Thief.”

From Los Angeles Times

Anna Wintour gives ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and Meryl Streep high praise 19 years after the release of the movie, which was inspired by the Vogue icon.

From Los Angeles Times

Streep plays Miranda Priestly, loosely based on Wintour, and part of the filming for the sequel is taking place in Milan.

From BBC