actresses

ac-tress-es · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of actress; women whose profession is acting in plays, films, or television.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    leading actresses — Main female performers.
  • •
    character actresses — Female actors specializing in distinctive roles.
  • •
    award-winning actresses — Female performers who have received recognition.

Related words

See also: actor, actors, actress, performer
Synonyms: artists, performers, players, thespians

Etymology

From actress + -es (plural suffix).