Meaning & use
songstress
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A female singer, especially one known for popular or romantic songs.
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The jazz songstress captivated the audience with her smoky vocals.
A young songstress from Nashville is opening for the headline act.
A note on using this word
A somewhat old-fashioned, gendered term; modern usage increasingly favors the neutral "singer" or "vocalist."
Words with a similar meaning
vocalistchanteuse
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