Actress Definition
ăktrĭs
actresses
noun
A woman who is an actor.
American Heritage
A woman or girl who acts in plays, movies, etc.
Webster's New World
(now rare) A female doer or "actor" (in a general sense). [from 16th c.]
Wiktionary
A female actor on the stage or in films. [from 17th c.]
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- showgirl
- chorus-girl
- soubrette
- character-actress
- supporting actress
- star
- heroine
- leading woman
- prima-donna
- ingenue
- member of the cast
- female performer
- actor
- leading lady
- comedienne
Other Word Forms of Actress
Noun
Singular:
actress
Plural:
actressesOrigin of Actress
-
From actor + -ess.
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