n.
A woman who is an actor. See Usage Note at -ess.
actress
Dictionary:
ac·tress (ăk'trĭs)  |
| Thesaurus: actress |
noun
- A theatrical performer: actor, player, thespian. See action/inaction, performing arts, substitute.
| WordNet: actress |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a female actor
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 | bit player |
| Leslie Ackerman (Actor, Drama/Comedy) |
| Gila Almagor (Actor, Writer, Drama) |
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