actress
noun
ac·tress ˈak-trəs 
: a woman or girl who is an actor
actressy
ˈak-trə-sē
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web My Mom Died, which explores her complicated relationship with her late mother Debra and her career as a child actress on hit shows iCarly and spin-off Sam & Cat. 
Jessica Wang, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The idea of Maggie Smith as a supporting actress really is laughable. New York Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Michele also recognized that her work style is intense to a fault, and blamed her upbringing as a child actress on Broadway for that because she was expected to perform at a consistently high level. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Unsurprisingly, fans were left astounded by the Step Up actress' attire and many wasted no time to share their thoughts. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 2 Sep. 2022 As an actress, style icon, and all-around it-girl, Zendaya is an A-lister that transcends film genres. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 1 Sep. 2022 The actress's version included white ankle socks with black leather loafers featuring tassels on the front. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 Franco said Brie was indispensable on the set, not just as an actress but as a teammate. Scott Huver, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Sweeney attended the event as a nominee for her work as a supporting actress on the limited series The White Lotus. Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2022 See More
Jessica Wang, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The idea of Maggie Smith as a supporting actress really is laughable. New York Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Michele also recognized that her work style is intense to a fault, and blamed her upbringing as a child actress on Broadway for that because she was expected to perform at a consistently high level. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Unsurprisingly, fans were left astounded by the Step Up actress' attire and many wasted no time to share their thoughts. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 2 Sep. 2022 As an actress, style icon, and all-around it-girl, Zendaya is an A-lister that transcends film genres. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 1 Sep. 2022 The actress's version included white ankle socks with black leather loafers featuring tassels on the front. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 Franco said Brie was indispensable on the set, not just as an actress but as a teammate. Scott Huver, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Sweeney attended the event as a nominee for her work as a supporting actress on the limited series The White Lotus. Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
actor + -ess
First Known Use
1586, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
actress
noun
ac·tress ˈak-trəs
: a woman or girl who acts especially in a play or movie
actress
noun
as in actor
a woman or girl who acts in a play, movie, etc. The versatile actress can seemingly play any role. The actresses in the musical vastly outperformed their male counterparts. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- actor
- performer
- entertainer
- player
- star
- starlet
- thespian
- trouper
- thesp
- comedian
- costar
- impersonator
- enactor
- personator
- leading lady
- comedienne
- leading man
- coactor
- mummer
- monologuist
- lead
- barnstormer
- supernumerary
- tragedienne
- monologist
- double
- spear-carrier
- tragedian
- understudy
- walk-on
- prima donna
- farceur
- scene-stealer
- extra
- impressionist
- clown
- pantomimist
- masquerader
- mime
- poser
- imitator
- pantomime
- buffoon
- harlequin
- ape
- aper
- masker
- mimic
- stooge
- ham
- zany
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonactor