Definition

A woman who sings or performs music, often writing her own songs or focusing on popular styles.

Example

The songstress captivated the audience with her beautiful voice and heartfelt lyrics.

Conversation

Have you heard that new songstress in town?

Yeah, I heard she has an amazing voice!

I can't wait to see her perform live next week.

Same here! I bet her show will be unforgettable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Songstress → It is formed from "song" (from Old English *sang*, meaning a musical composition) and "-stress" (a feminine suffix derived from Old French *stress*, meaning a female performer). The word "songstress" refers to a female singer or one who performs songs.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'song' as a musical piece and '-stress' indicating a female performer, which helps you remember that a songstress is a female singer.

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