noun
songstress
Songstress (noun) means a woman who sings.
noun
1
A woman who sings.
"Sally Yeh is the winsome and amiable character known as Stool, who’s living next door to the ambitious and tetchy songstress Shu-Shu, who’s both commanding and funny as portrayed by Sylvia Chang."
— Glenn Kenny, ‘Shanghai Blues’ Review: Slapstick Fun in a 1984 Tsui Hark Picture (2025)
2
A songbird that is female.
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Etymology
Formed from songster and -ess. Compare West Frisian sjongeres (“songstress”) and Dutch zangeres (“songstress”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of songstress?
"songstress" (noun) means a woman who sings.
What are the different meanings of songstress?
"songstress" has 2 main meanings: 1. A woman who sings; 2. A songbird that is female.
