1. a female singer, especially a professional or skilled one
Usage: somewhat formal or literary

Examples

• The famous songstress performed at the concert hall last night.
• She became a renowned jazz songstress in the 1940s.
• The young songstress captivated the audience with her powerful voice.
• Many consider her the greatest songstress of her generation.
• The opera songstress received a standing ovation.
• Local newspapers praised the talented songstress after her debut.