English Explanatory Dictionary

actress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A female who performs on the stage or in films.
  2. A female doer or "actor" (in a general sense).

Pronunciation

/ˈæk.tɹɪs/ [ˈæk.tɹ̝̊ɪs] [ˈæk.t̠ɹ̠̊˔ɪs] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-actress.wav /ˈæk.tɹəs/ [ˈæk.tɹ̝̊əs] [ˈæk.t̠ɹ̠̊˔əs]

Word forms

actress actresses actoress

Etymology

From actor + -ess. Probably formed independently of Middle French actrice.

Synonyms

actorine actrice

Related words

actrix

Derived words

actressy adult actress as the actress said to the bishop as the bishop said to the actress said the actress to the bishop said the bishop to the actress blacktress character actress live actress mattress actress play-actress supporting actress voice actress
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