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actress

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈæktrəs/

actress means: A woman who plays characters in films, television programmes, or plays.

noun

FEMALE PERFORMERA2

A woman who plays characters in films, television programmes, or plays.

  • She wants to be an actress.
  • The actress played a doctor in the film.
  • Three actresses performed in the new play.

Similar words: female actor

Common phrases: famous actress, leading actress, film actress

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